Promotional Information

"Timo Parvela is a superstar in Finland, and I’m excited to bring his stories to English speakers for the first time. These are funny adventures that celebrate life’s odd little moments." Julia Marshall, Publisher

About the Author

Timo Parvela is the number one children’s author in Finland. His books are sold worldwide and have been adapted for film, TV, and theatre. He has won numerous awards and twice been shortlisted for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Virpi Talvitie is one of Finland’s most prestigious illustrators. In 2006 and 2008 she was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and was awarded the Finlandia Junior Prize in 2006.

Reviews

"You could pour over this book for hours and re-read it a million times and never get bored. And just wait till you get to the end of this story – I doubt there is a better ending to a story anywhere else."
*The Younger Sun Review*

"Readers with fond memories of Frog and Toad and those who love Winnie-the-Pooh will adore meeting this new pair of friends."
*School Library Journal (US)*

"It is beautifully packaged junior fiction book, with Gecko Press’s signature sturdy cream paper which always make artwork stand out wonderfully."
*Library Mice (US)*