My Little Lovely One
My Little Lovely One is a playful illustration aimed at babies and toddlers, written by Jenni Erkintalo. The game of hide-and-seek is created when the little lovely one of the text is not immediately found on the richly illustrated pages. The book’s narrator wonders about the world through the eyes of a small child and reminds parents of what is important in humanity: openness and meeting each other as we are.
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Year of publication
2023
Original title
Kuka ihana?
Page count
28
Original publisher
Etana Editions
Original language of publication
Finnish
Reviews
The Most Beautiful Books of 2023 Jury
“This picture book with limited text for very young children bursts with joy and positivity. Its covers, made of convincingly sturdy board, open up to a mystical world where every spread offers surprises. The minimalist endpages temper the colour-drenched narration. The colour scheme is cheerful and untypical for Finland, and the unpolished style of illustration supports the feeling of the moment.”
Marianna Lammi, Kuvittajat magazine
"The natural aesthetic typical for Erkintalo is reflected in the ornamentation and richness of the landscapes, where contrasts of pastel shades and dark colours complement one another's glow."
Finlandia Prize Jury 2024
“This beautifully and surprisingly illustrated picture book depicts the mystery of the birth and existence of each human and their unique moment in time. The book touches both young and big readers on the verge of a new life, and the imagination-titillating artwork offers the joy of discovery. For every little reader, the book conveys exactly how exceptional and important they are on this earth.”
Awards & Nominations
Nominations
The Most Beautiful Books of Finland
2023
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