Oi, Fiona!
There is a ruckus in the daycare yard. Friends admire pictures of each other’s pets. Fiona feels left out. Her ears are ringing. Cheeks are hot. She can’t think of anything to say. Suddenly she exclaims, “I got three kittens!”
White Lie has settled on Fiona’s shoulder. It is wonderfully soft and warm. It whispers things to her that she likes to hear. About kittens, ice cream and a beach holiday. About things that haven’t quite happened yet, but almost. Or they could happen.
A fascinating adventure charms Fiona until the lies grow too big. Fiona learns about all kinds of lies in this relatable story for preschool-aged children. Fortunately, she comes up with a solution to tame the lies together with her friends.
info
Year of publication
2023
Original title
Voi Viivi!
Page count
32
Original publisher
Etana Editions
Original language of publication
Finnish
Reviews
The Most Beautiful Books of 2023 Jury
“This book is sure to warm your heart. The cover is immediately charming, with its whirlwind liveliness; the vivacious and mischievous coloured pencil line and the use of red and blue as the main colours feel fresh and nostalgic at the same time. The illustrations are tender and funny throughout, the layout arranged with skill. The characters in the book get their expressiveness from extremely small and simple gestures – a style that requires real skill.”
Awards & Nominations
Nominations
The Most Beautiful Books of Finland
2023
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