★Rights sold to China!
★Do you want to climb up and take a look? That beanstalk piercing the clouds, that castle hiding the golden goose—master artist’s brush has already built a ladder for you!
★A visual feast that sparks your imagination to superpowers! Master Bechikov is like the most gifted storyteller, transforming every child’s imagined Land of Giants into an exhilarating adventure land you can step right into.
★World-class artistic enlightenment: let children experience true masterpieces from a young age! Created by Mikhail Bechikov, a Russian national treasure and an artist nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, his works are collected by art museums worldwide!

Mischievous Jack traded a cow for a handful of magical beans, and overnight they sprouted into a towering green ladder that reached all the way to the clouds! This time, international picture-book master Mikhail Bechikov uses his enchanting brush to guide you up that awe-inspiring beanstalk and into the cloud-dwelling realm of the giants!
Look closely: the leaves on the beanstalk are bigger than umbrellas, rustling softly in the wind; the walls of the giant’s castle are covered with glowing vines; a bubbling magic cauldron simmers with shimmering elixirs; and the goose that lays golden eggs glows with feathers as bright as the sun… Master Bechikov acts like the most gifted storyteller, transforming every child’s imagination of the giants’ land into an exhilarating adventure park you can step right into. With every tense moment Jack holds his breath to hide, every clever escape he makes, the interplay of light and shadow and the dynamic angles of the illustrations quicken your heart—making you feel as if you’re the brave little adventurer yourself!

[Author] Mikhail Bychkov
One of Russia's most outstanding contemporary illustrators and artists, renowned for his exquisite artwork, particularly his remarkable contributions to book illustration. He is a recipient of numerous prestigious national and international awards!
He has participated multiple times in the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) and has served as the chairman of the IBBY jury for the St. Petersburg section of the BIB International Biennial of Children's Illustration in Bratislava for over a decade!
His works are regularly exhibited in museums and libraries and are preserved in Russian museums such as the Dostoevsky Museum and the Tolstoy Museum, as well as in other Russian museums and private collections, and in collections abroad.
In 2020, the renowned Russian documentary filmmaker Evgeny Gorinkin produced the documentary "Returning to Childhood," which focuses on creators of children's books, with Mikhail Bychkov as one of the key figures!
In 2021, Mikhail Bychkov was awarded the Gold Medal—the highest honor for artistic achievement in book illustration—by the Union of Artists of Russia!
In 2020 and 2021, he was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an award in the field of children's literature that is considered on par with the Hans Christian Andersen Award!
From April 12 to May 20, 2023, the exhibition "Mikhail Bychkov: Illustrations and Books" was grandly held at the Russian State Children's Library, featuring several top Russian artists, including Igor Oleynikov, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration!

Mikhail Bychkov was born in 1951 and graduated in 1969 from the Secondary Art School affiliated with the I.E. Repin Academy of Arts. From 1970 to 1973, he studied in the mural painting studio of the I.E. Repin Academy of Arts under Professor A.A. Mylnikov. In 1975, he graduated from the Book Graphics Department of the Leningrad Branch of the Moscow Polygraph Institute. Since 1982, he has been a member of the Union of Artists of Russia. Since 2011, he has served as the chairman of the IBBY jury for the St. Petersburg section of the BIB International Biennial of Children's Illustration in Bratislava.
Bychkov's illustrative style is typically characterized by its fine details and vivid expressiveness, bringing the plots and characters in texts to life for readers. Having grown up reading classic works, he approaches creating illustrations for them with both reverence and trepidation, producing page after page of artistic masterpieces. Before creating his works, he not only carefully reads the original texts but also studies the historical and cultural contexts of the literary works, delving into even the smallest details before picking up his brush. Bychkov respects tradition while daring to innovate; his illustrations are delicate, refined, and beautiful. The timeless exotic charm in his oil paintings seems to leap off the canvas, perfectly blending art with literature. This not only enriches readers' sensory experience but also deepens their understanding of the emotional, cultural, and historical backgrounds of literary works, greatly influencing how readers grasp and feel these works as a whole. Mikhail Bychkov is committed to creating illustrations that have literary value. He believes that in children's books, the artist's task is to create a world of kindness, love, and confidence, to showcase the beauty of the material world created by human hands, and to foster children's love of books, as well as their admiration for beauty and the diversity of nature.

Bychkov's work is not limited to book illustration; he has also participated in numerous art projects and exhibitions, theatrical productions, museum exhibitions, educational programs, and various cultural and artistic activities. His artistic style and techniques have earned him widespread acclaim and recognition both domestically and internationally, making significant contributions to contemporary Russian art. Several of his works, including "Diving • Rescue Dog • Shark," "The Sea," "Childhood," and "The Silver-Hoofed Goat," have already been licensed for publication in China!

[Awards and Honors]
1997—Silver Medal for Illustration at the Moscow International Book Fair!
2002—Honorary Certificate from the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)!
2002—Included in IBBY's list of the world's best illustrators!
2003—Winner of the "Book of the Year" award at the All-Russia "Illustrator Writer Competition"!
2004—Annual Book Award from the Russian Publishers Association!
2004—Honorary Medal at the 2nd Independent Graphic Biennial in St. Petersburg!
2005—Honorary Certificate from the Russian Academy of Arts!
2006—Winner of the "Best Book of the Year" competition by the Russian Publishers Association!
2006—First Prize in the International Art Competition for Books among CIS Countries!
2008—Literary and Artistic Award presented by the Government of St. Petersburg!
2013—First Prize in the "Image of the Book" category ("Best Illustration for Children and Adolescents") at the Russian International Competition for Illustration and Book Design!
2013—Certificate for the Best Book of the Year from the Jury of the Leningrad Children's Reading Club!
2014—Marshak Literary Award—“Artist of the Decade”!
2015—Certificate for the Best Book of the Year from the Jury of the Leningrad Children's Reading Club!
2015—Honored by the St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Art!
2016—Certificate for the Best Book of the Year from the Jury of the Leningrad Children's Reading Club!
2020—Nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—one of the world's largest awards in children's and young adult literature!
2021—Gold Medal for Artistic Achievement in Book Illustration from the Union of Artists of Russia!
2022—Nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—in the field of children's literature, this award is considered on par with the Hans Christian Andersen Award!