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by Nastya Ryabtseva (Author), Natasa Jovanic (Artist)
Discover the true spirit of friendship and acceptance in this charming tale of a tortoise and a hedgehog.
Theodore the hedgehog wants nothing more than to play with the other animals in the forest. But it's hard to make friends when you are covered in prickly spines that the other animals are scared of. Theodore is so lonely, he's willing to do anything--even turn himself inside out, quite literally--to make the other animals like him. Soon he meets Sofia the tortoise, and with her help, he discovers that a true friend appreciates you for who you are--and that we all have a unique place in the world.Author Biography
NASTYA RYABTSEVA is a St. Petersburg-born, Jerusalem-based journalist and educator. After relocating her family from Russia to Israel in fall 2021, she struggled to find her footing. She recognized that teens who were being displaced due to the war in Ukraine were struggling too. In March 2022, Ryabtseva founded Wild Walks, an initiative that strives to build community and create a safe haven for those teens. Theodore the Hedgehog Finds a Friend is Nastya's first children's book.
NATASA JOVANIĆ is an artist and illustrator from Bosnia and Herzegovina. A graduate of the Academy of Arts, Banja Luka and the University of the Arts, Berlin, Jovanic has worked on magazine illustration, winning the Ilustrofest's First Prize. Jovanic has also illustrated books for children, including Patrick Kellegher's A Witch and a Wizard Live Here.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.7 x 9.1 IN
Publication Date: September 08, 2026
