Heybuddy Nursery 4: Hung and Runaway Panther

By Veera Salmi

Hung is the sunshine of the nursery but when he grows restless, his heart starts beating bam-bam and turns into a ferocious panther Bam-Bam, who is wildly runs, climbs and leaps. When Bam-Bam feels blue he feels like running away.The panther must get out of the nursery yard to the forest. Luckily panthers are able to open the nursery gate. Heybuddy Nursery is a picture book series, that celebrates diversity and everyday nursery life, the mood swings, fears and dramas that children encounter every day, but with all the humour, friendship and care that makes them feel safe. Each title is set in a different season and features a different protagonist, but all the children become familiar in this multi-cultural nursery. The insightful stories by Veera Salmi are illustrated with humour and colourful details by Elina Warsta.

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About the author

Veera Salmi (b. 1976) is an acknowledged author who lives in Helsinki. She writes contemporary urban stories with a deep understanding of children’s world and imagination. She won the Kaarina Helakisa Prize in 2014 and was nominated for the Finlandia Junior in 2015 for her children’s novel. Her books have been adapted for film, television, theatre and radio, and translated into Danish, Estonian, Korean and Swedish.“If you have read Veera Salmi’s books, you know that it is no exaggeration to call her a child or youth whisperer. Salmi seems to have a very special skill in relating the experience of children and young people, their world and their use of language. She opens a door to this slightly hidden world to an adult reader who gets a sneak peek.” – Sanna Kangasniemi, Helsingin Sanomat newspaper