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Tuutikki Tolonen’s Monster Nanny was awarded with Arvid Lydecken prize that dates back to the 1960’s and is given annually to an outstanding Finnish children’s book. The judges of Arvid Lydecken prize comment the winner as follows:
“Tuutikki Tolonen’s Monster Nanny is an original, fresh and skilfully constructed novel, which appeals seamlessly to both juvenile and adult readers. The characters are easy to identify with, the narration flows freely, and the mystery of the monsters soon has the reader hooked. Woven through the thrilling and good-natured adventure run the themes of friendship and understanding diversity. The book is suitable both for reading aloud, a desk book at school, and for devouring at the library or at home in one’s favorite reading nook. Monster Nanny has all the ingredients of a beloved children’s classic.” – Arvid Lydecken judging panel
Book I in Tolonen’s middle-grade duology was published in Finland by Tammi in fall 2015. Book 2 will follow in the fall of 2016. Contact the Agency for an English sample of Book I! Monster Nanny has been sold to 5 territories to date!
A blend of Where the Wild Things Are, Mary Poppins and My Neighbor Totoro, Monster Nanny tells the story of a contemporary family whose daily routines are turned upside-down when a hairy, swamp-smelling creature said to be specializing in childcare shows up at their doorstep.
” The narration of Monster Nanny is joyful and sparkling. It is an excellent serial story to be read aloud in the family’s joint reading sessions.” – Helsingin Sanomat newspaper
Tuutikki Tolonen (b. 1975) is the author of several acclaimed children’s books as well as plays and academic articles. She teaches creative writing and works as an editor and reporter at Vinski, Finland’s only literary journal for children.
Illustrator Pasi Pitkänen (b. 1984) has become known for his warmly absurdist and richly detailed work on several children’s books. He has also worked at Rovio Entertainment as an illustrator, character designer and graphic designer.
RIGHTS SOLD
Original publisher: FINLAND, Tammi
ESTONIA, Tiritamm
GERMANY, Carl Hanser Verlag
ROMANIA, Editura Univers
SPAIN (Spanish), La Galera
SPAIN (Catalan), La Galera
Reading materials:
English sample
English synopsis
Full Finnish text
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