Children’s Books Spring 2026 Rights Guide

Rights & Brands

Children’s Books Rights Guide

Spring 2026

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Rights & Brands Stockholm

Rosenlundsgatan 31 118 63 Stockholm Sweden

Rights & Brands Helsinki

Salmisaarenranta 7 L

00180 Helsinki Finland

by

Ninka Reittu

Sally’s Dad p. 12 by Thomas Brunstrøm & Thorbjørn Christoffersen

Moomin p. 4

Ilon Wikland p. 8

Mauri Kunnas p. 10

Picture Books p. 12

Non-Fiction p. 29, 31

Board Books p. 32

Story Books p. 33

Children’s Comics p. 35

Middle Grade Fiction p. 40

Children’s Fiction p. 45

YA Fiction and Graphic Novels p. 46

Backlist Highlights p. 48

TOVE JANSSON (1914-2001) is a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist, who achieved worldwide fame as the creator of the Moomins, written and illustrated between 1945 and 1980. The books about the brave, adventurous, yet family-focused and home-loving Moomins have been translated into more than 50 languages and are still in print all over the world today. The Moomins were only a part of Jansson’s prodigious output. Already admired in Nordic art circles as a painter, cartoonist and illustrator, she would go on to write a series of classic novels and short stories. She remains Scandinavia’s best-loved author.

Comet in Moominland

(Kometjakten / Kometen kommer) 1946, 1968 / 172 pp.

The central theme for 2026 is courage, as in the novel Comet in Moominland. The story conveys the importance of courage, solidarity, friendship and inclusiveness.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Comet in Moominland, Tove Jansson’s second Moomin story. The eventful adventure centres on a mysterious comet that threatens the very existence of Moominvalley, the home of the Moomins, and the journey of discovery by Moomin and his friend Sniff across the Lonely Mountains. The story also introduces many much-loved Moomin characters.

In Moominvalley, there are no superheroes. Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories show us that we don’t need to face challenges alone, and in dark times, we should instead work together to bring out the best in ourselves, despite our differences.

We’re braver together.

Moominmamma and the Comet Puffin / 2026 / 32 pp. Age: 3+

The Moomins and the Comet: A PopUp Adventure Macmillan / September 2026 / 10 pp. / Age: 0+

Moomin and the Fiery Star Bonnier Carlsen / 2026

40 pp. / Age: 3+

The Hobgoblin’s Star Book

WSOY / August 2026

100 pp. / Age: 7+

Remarkable Happenings in Moominvalley

Macmillan / 2026 / 112 pp.

Christmas Comes to Moominvalley

(Julen kommer till Mumindalen)

Text by Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Filippa Widlund / Bonnier Carlsen / 2018

40 pp. / Age: 3+

Moomin Sets Sail (Mumintrollen och havsorkestern) Text by Cecilia Davidsson, Alex Haridi. Illustrations by Filippa Widlund

Bonnier Carlsen / 2020 / 40 pp.

Age: 3+

Moomin Meets

Thingumy and Bob

(Tofslan och Vifslan kommer till Mumindalen) Text by Cecilia Davidsson, Alex Haridi. Illustrations by Maya Jönsson

Bonnier Carlsen / 2023 40 pp. Age: 3+

The Way to Moominvalley

(Vägen till Mumindalen) Text by Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Cecilia

Heikkilä / Bonnier Carlsen / 2020 32 pp. / Age: 3+

The Invisible Guest in Moominvalley

(Mumintrollen och den osynliga gästen) Text by Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Filippa Widlund / Bonnier Carlsen / 2019

32 pp. / Age: 3+

Moomin and the Forbidden Park

(Mumintrollen och den förbjudna parken) Text by Cecilia Davidsson, Alex Haridi. Illustrations by Maya Jönsson

Bonnier Carlsen / 2025 / 40 pp. Age: 3+

Moomin and the Magic Hat

(Mumintrollen och den magiska hatten) / Text by Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Cecilia Heikkilä / Bonnier Carlsen 2021 / 40 pp. / Age: 3+

Moomin and the Last Dragon (Mumintrollen och draken)

Text by Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Cecilia Heikkilä Bonnier Carlsen / 2021 / 40 pp. Age: 3+

Moomin and the Fiery Star

(Mumintrollen och den fallande stjärnan) Text by Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Maya Jönsson / Bonnier Carlsen / 2026

40 pp. / Age: 3+

Moomin on Hattifatteners Island (Mumintrollen på hattifnattarnas ö)

Text by Alex Haridi, Cecilia Davidsson. Illustrations by Cecilia Heikkilä / Bonnier Carlsen / 2022

40 pp. / Age: 3+

Moomin and the First Snow (Mumintrollen och den första snön) Text by Cecilia Davidsson, Alex Haridi. Illustrations by Maya Jönsson / Bonnier Carlsen / 2022

40 pp. / Age: 3+

RIGHTS SOLD IN MORE THAN 20 LANGUAGES

Moomintroll’s Best Friend

(Muumipeikko ja luottoystävä)

WSOY / October 2025 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

A captivating story about the friendship between two different individuals.

Moomintroll would love to share everything with his best friend, but Snufkin sometimes feels as distant as the most remote island.

Moomintroll asks Snufkin to join him for a swim, but Snufkin has other things to do. Fair enough! Moomintroll gets frustrated and wanders off to the beach alone. Snufkin is his most trusted friend of all. But sometimes Moomintroll’s mind wanders: is he as important to Snufkin as Snufkin is to him?

Based on original illustrations by Tove Jansson, this new series of picture books explores important themes in life and big emotions. Reassuringly warm stories, with beautiful illustrations.

Moomintroll’s Nighttime Adventure

(Muumipeikko kohtaa pimeän)

WSOY / 2024 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

A mysterious story of the sounds of the night that Moomintroll is brave enough to listen to. This book is about fear of the dark, restless nights and how the imagination plays tricks on the mind.

It’s a pitch-dark night. Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of his sleep to a strange noise. There’s someone out there! But it’s only the moon, shining through the window, and the yard is empty. Together with Snufkin, Moomin sets off on a night adventure. And it turns out nighttime is not so scary after all. It’s beautiful and welcoming: it’s when even the quietest of voices can be heard.

Moomin Family’s Winter Hibernation

(Muumiperheen talviunisadut)

Tammi / 2025 / 112 pp. / Age: 3+

A treasure trove of bedtime stories for all Moomin fans.

The Moomin family prepares for their three months of hibernation, just as their ancestors did. But before they drift off to sleep, they listen to stories told by each of the Moominhouse inhabitants and guests. Based on Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomin stories, these tales spark the imagination and lead to sweet, restful dreams.

ILON WIKLAND (b. 1930) is a Swedish artist and illustrator with Estonian roots. During the Second World War, she escaped the Soviet occupation of Estonia and arrived in Sweden as a 14-year-old refugee. She later trained at Konstfack, an art school in Stockholm.

Ilon Wikland is one of Sweden’s most celebrated illustrators of children’s books. She’s collaborated with various authors and has illustrated most of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved characters. She has also written and illustrated her own children’s books. Wikland is an internationally renowned artist whose visual world and vivid and detailed illustrations are characterised by bright colours and whimsical style, created for ’the child within her’.

RIGHTS SOLD ’SAMMELI’ SERIES Estonian, Finnish

Books by Ilon Wikland

Ilon Wikland is a versatile artist who has brought to life many book characters such as Mio, my Son, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, Madicken, Karlsson on the Roof, The Children of Noisy Village, Lotta on Troublemaker Street and the Lionheart Brothers, cherished by generations of readers. Recently republished, The Long Long Journey, written by Rose Lagercrantz and illustrated by Wikland, recounts the story of Wikland’s childhood in the Estonian coastal town of Haapsalu and her escape to Sweden in 1944. Wikland’s vast production includes a variety of her own books. The picture books about Sammeli the dog are inspired from her childhood days with the loyal companion of the same name.

As of 2026, WSOY will publish books based on Wikland’s illustrations, which have previously been unpublished in Finland.

RIGHTS SOLD Estonian

The Long Long Journey (Den långa långa resan)

Written by Rose Lagercrantz and illustrated by Ilon Wikland Brombergs / 1995 / 56 pp.

A timeless book based on the real-life experiences of renowned Estonian-born Swedish artist and illustrator Ilon Wikland. This touching story about a courageous little girl, her dog, and her childhood days overshadowed by a ruthless war is more timely than ever. A classic refugee story about an escape for a happier future.

Treasured Moments with Grandmother Insights and Inspiration for All Ages

(Ihmeellinen isoäiti: ideoita ja oivalluksia yhteisiin hetkiin)

Written by Leena Järvenpää and illustrated by Ilon Wikland

WSOY / April 2026 / 80 pp.

Connecting across generations.

Some of childhood’s most magical memories are made in the simple moments spent with grandparents. Written by Leena Järvenpää with a long-term career in publishing and children’s education, this book offers timeless childhood joy, along with unique tips and ideas for spending time with grandchildren to create lifelong memories.

What is a Christmas holiday like when Santa Claus finds his way behind the door of a hotel room? How does a trip to the countryside turn into a magical experience? Each page, featuring creative and fun ideas and real-life memories by Järvenpää, is paired with Ilon Wikland’s illustrations, celebrating childhood and how an ordinary day can turn into a great adventure.

Our Own Dog

(Meidän oma koira)

WSOY / March 2026 / 96 pp.

A sweet fill-in book with adorable illustrations for all dog families.

Based on illustrations by Ilon Wikland, this fill-in book is a must-have for every young dog owner to write down important information about a loyal companion. When was the dog born? What are its favourite treats or games? This book is for dog lovers of all ages, and especially to inspire young dog owners to fill in the information themselves.

The book’s nostalgic illustrations by Ilon Wikland beautifully capture the unique bond between children and animals.

MAURI KUNNAS (b. 1950) is Finland’s most successful children’s book author today. He has published over 50 books, which have been translated into over 40 languages and sold nearly 10 million copies. Mauri Kunnas offers the reader an unparalleled joy of discovery: his brilliantly coloured illustrations are filled with rich and humorous details. He has an unrivalled gift for taking history and casting it in a new and hilarious way, as well as for giving old stories and legends his own delightful twist.

Ricky, Rocky and Ringo: Colourful Day

(Riku, Roope ja Ringo: Värikäs päivä)

Otava / 1986, 2025 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

Watch Out for Spooks!

(IIK! Varokaa mörköjä!)

Otava / 2024 / 33 pp. / Age: 5+

Mauri Kunnas’ wildly hilarious book with good-humoured short stories about spooks and monsters is all about joy. These spooky tales with a side of giggles without being too scary will ignite young imaginations.

Watch Out for Spooks! is a follow-up to the ghostly classic One Spooky Night and Other Scary Stories (Hui kauhistus!) from 1984 featuring new adventures of some of the unforgettable characters.

Ricky, Rocky and Ringo series

The beloved heroic trio by Finland’s bestselling children’s book author is back—in large picture book format for the first time. These big, bright, and entertaining picture books help little readers master basic concepts in a fun manner. Also available as a bind-up.

Ricky, Rocky and Ringo: Count on Pizza

(Riku, Roope ja Ringo: Kolme kokkia)

Otava / 1986, 2025 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

Ricky, Rocky and Ringo Go to the Moon

(Riku, Roope ja Ringo lentävät kuuhun)

Otava / 1986, 2025 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

Ricky, Rocky and Ringo on TV

(Riku, Roope ja Ringo televisiossa)

Otava / 1986, 2025 / 24pp.

Age: 3+

The Merry Christmas Book

(Hurjan hauska joulukirja)

Otava / October 2025 / 64 pp. / Age: 5+

Counting down to Christmas has never been so much fun.

This jolly Christmas book presents 24 traditions, one for each day of December in the run-up to Christmas Eve. The Merry Christmas Book is filled with Christmas decorations, treats and of course Santa Claus himself. Each day offers stories and facts about Christmas traditions in the wildly funny style of Mauri Kunnas.

The Merry Christmas Book is perfect reading for Christmas time that can be enjoyed again and again, for many years to come.

Otava / 1981 / 50 pp. / Age: 5+

Gifts for Santa Claus (Kaksitoista lahjaa joulupukille)

Otava / 1987 / 42 pp. / Age: 5+

Claus and the Magic Drum (Joulupukki ja noitarumpu)

Otava / 1995 / 48 pp. / Age: 5+

Otava / 2020 / 40 pp. / Age: 5+

© Simon Klein

THOMAS BRUNSTRØM is a bestselling author, freelance journalist, film critic and podcast host - and real-life dad to Sally and Eddie.

Sally’s Dad series

© Simon Klein Knudsen

THORBJØRN CHRISTOFFERSEN is a Danish illustrator, film director and animator.

SALLY’S DAD BOOK TITLES

’When Sally’s Dad Was Young’

’Sally’s Dad Does Not Want To Be Grown-Up’

’Sally’s Dad Is Madly Embarrassing’

’Sally’s Dad Swears (…Like Hell)’

’Sally’s Dad and the Awesome Holiday’

’Sally’s Dad Is Far-Out’

’Sally’s Dad Aces Christmas’

’Sally’s Dad Has the Man Flu’

’Sally’s Dad Is a Bad Loser’

’Sally’s Dad Turns YouTuber’

’Sally’s Dad Strikes Again’

’Sally’s Dad Gets Football Fever’

’Sally’s Dad Does it Himself’

’Sally’s Dad on Slippery Slopes’

’Sally’s Dad is Super Scary’

’Sally’s Dad is in Great Shape’

RIGHTS SOLD

’SALLY’S DAD’ SERIES

Croatian, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese

Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Polish

RIGHTS SOLD ’EDDIE’ SERIES

Finnish, Polish

RIGHTS SOLD IN 8 LANGUAGES

Sally’s Dad is a present-day classic in Denmark, one of the country’s bestselling series with sales of over 3 million copies across all formats. The fresh, energetic and hilarious children’s book series tells about Sally and her Dad. Written by author Thomas Brunstrøm and brought to life with illustrator Thorbjørn Christoffersen’s vibrant illustrations.

When Sally’s Dad Was Young

(Dengang Sallys far var dreng)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2015

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad and the Awesome Holiday

(Sallys fars fede ferie)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2018

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad Does it Himself

(Sallys far kan godt selv)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2022

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad Does Not Want to Be Grown-Up

(Sallys far gider ikke være voksen)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2016

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad Aces Christmas

(Sallys far kringler julen)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2019

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad is Super Scary

(Sallys far er megauhyggelig)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2024

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad is Madly Embarrassing

(Sallys far er sygt pinlig)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2017

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad Has the Man Flu

(Sallys far har mandeinfluenza)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2020

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Sally’s Dad is in Great Shape

(Sallys far er i topform)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2025

40 pp. / Age: 5+

Eddie series

Meet Eddie, Sally’s annoying little brother, in his own series for the youngest of readers. Eddie goes to kindergarten and has an impressive imagination which often sees him having a few too many good ideas of his own.

Rights to the Eddie series sold to Finland and Poland.

Eddie Learns the Alphabet (Eddie lærer alfabetet)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2021 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

Eddie is Bored (Eddie keder sig)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2023 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

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Eddie Goes to the Zoo

(Eddie skal i zoologisk have)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2021 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

Eddie Makes Money

(Eddie tjener penge)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2024 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

Eddie Makes His Way Home From Kindergarten

(Eddie går hjem fra børnehave)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2022 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

Eddie Falls in Love (Eddie bliver forelsket)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2025 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

Eddie Helps Out (Eddie hjælper til)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2022 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

EddieWantsaPet (Eddie vil have et kæledyr)

Forlaget Carlsen / 2026 / 32 pp.

Age: 2+

Arnie Alligator

Arnie Alligator is a playful, curious, and music-loving character familiar from animations and children’s music. Arnie lives in the jungle and embarks on adventures with his friends Lilly, Pedro del Fjedro, Pelle the Elephant, Antonio the little monkey and Jenny Jerboa among others. The bunch of friends are all about teamwork, inclusiveness, nature and adventures – with a healthy dose of humor and fun.

Arnie Alligator is one of the most beloved children’s characters in the Nordics with over 400 million streams on YouTube and more than 60 million streams on Spotify.

Arnie Alligator – The Lost River

(Aarne Alligaattori - Kadonnut joki)

Otava / 2025 / 24 pp. / Age: 2+

Here comes Arnie!!

Arnie and his friends compete to see who can do the best plunge. When Pelle the elephant stomps up his greatest jump, the water in the river disappears. The friends set out to find out what it’s all about, and on their way, they encounter three suspicious buddies. Will the mystery be solved?

Arnie Alligarotor – Pirate Ship Adventure

(Aarne Alligaattori - Seikkailu merirosvolaivalla)

Otava / 2025 / 32 pp. / Age: 2+

Arnie’s friend Pedro has been the parrot of a fierce pirate! Believe it or not!

In Pedro’s story, Arnie and his buddies have been adventuring on a pirate ship, where Pedro has been bossing others around. What will happen to Pedro? Will he learn his lesson at the end of the story?

Arnie Alligator - Activity Book

(Aarne Alligaattori puuhakirja)

Otava / 2025 / 32 pp. / Age: 2+

KATARINA EKSTEDT (b. 1976) is an author and publishing manager. She is married to star chef Niklas Ekstedt and has written several popular books for children. Together with Anna Winberg Sääf, Katarina Ekstedt has also written the acclaimed suspense novels NORD and SYD about the chef Alex, which are in the process of becoming TV series produced by Filmlance.

LOVISA BLOMBERG (b. 1977) has illustrated several children’s book series and has previously studied at KV Art School in Gothenburg, Sweden.

OVER 350.000 PRINTED COPIES SOLD

Vera & Ville series

Everyday adventures for the little ones!

DANISH & NORWEGIAN RIGHTS SOLD

Vera & Ville is one of Sweden’s most popular children’s book series with sales of over 350.000 printed copies. The series captivates young minds with heartwarming tales of friendship, simplicity, and everyday adventures. Authored by Katarina Ekstedt and brought to life through illustrations of Lovisa Blomberg, these stories uniquely centre on the experiences of Vera, a spirited young girl with dark hair and freckles, and her best friend Ville, a kind, calm, and careful boy. Age range 0+.

Vera & Ville’s Vegetable Patch

(Vera & Ville odlar)

Triumf Förlag / 2026 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville on an Adventure

(Vera och Ville på äventyr)

Triumf Förlag / 2025 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville: Vera Gives Up the Dummy

(Vera & Ville: Vera slutar med napp)

Triumf Förlag / 2021 / 24 pp.

Look Ghosts!

(Vera och Ville titta det spökar!)

Triumf Förlag / 2025 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville: Ville Visits the Dentist

(Vera & Ville: Ville går till tandläkaren)

Triumf Förlag / 2023 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville at Preschool

(Vera & Ville på förskolan)

Triumf Förlag / 2021 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville Bake

(Vera och Ville bakar)

Triumf Förlag / 2025 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville at a Birthday Party

(Vera & Ville på kalas)

Triumf Förlag / 2021 / 24 pp.

Vera & Ville: Ville Goes on the Potty

(Vera & Ville: Ville går på pottan)

Triumf Förlag / 2020 / 24 pp.

AB INGER & LASSE SANDBERG (b. 1930-2023), (b. 1924-2008)

Swedish cartoonist and illustrator Lasse Sandberg and teacher and author Inger Sandberg met in the 1950’s and started their successful collaboration as a creative team and married couple. Outside the Nordics they are best known for their books about Little Anna and Little Ghost Laban. Together Inger and Lasse wrote and illustrated over 100 books and they have been nominated and awarded several prestigious prizes, including the ALMA Award and the Elsa Beskow plaque.

Based on stories by Inger & Lasse Sandberg

Since its debut in 1965, Little Ghost Laban, Sweden’s most popular ghost, continues to be discovered and loved by generations of readers around the world. A series of newly written stories about Inger and Lasse Sandberg’s timeless character offer spooky adventures for a new generation of readers that encourage play and mischief.

Little Ghost Laban: Where is Labolina?

(Lilla spöket Laban: Var är Labolina?)

Bookmark Förlag / 2025 / 22 pp. / Age: 3+

Little Ghost Laban: Brave Ghost (Lilla spöket Laban: Ett modigt spöke)

Bookmark Förlag / 2025 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

Little Ghost Laban: Laban and the Cellar Monster

(Lilla spöket Laban: Laban och källarmonstret)

Bookmark Förlag / 2025 / 26 pp. / Age: 3+

Little Ghost Laban: Thief in the Castle

(Lilla spöket Laban: En tjuv på slottet)

Bookmark Förlag / 2026 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

Three Stories about Little Ghost Laban

(Tre berättelser om lilla spöket Laban)

Rabén & Sjögren / 2021 / 96 pp. / Age: 3+

The Big Book about Little Ghost Laban, Little Anna and Friends

(Stora boken om Lilla Spöket Laban, Lilla Anna och några till)

Rabén & Sjögren / 2021 / 142 pp. / Age: 3+

Bamse by Rune Andréasson

Bamse is the strongest bear in the world, but also the kindest, and the protector of the weak and those in need. He is here to amuse all children, but he is also a role model and a favourite among parents. Bamse was originally created by Rune Andréasson in the sixties, and the Bamse comic magazine was first published in 1973 and celebrates now its 50th anniversary.

How Bamse, Shellman and Little Hop Met

(Bamse – Hur Bamse, Skalman och Lille Skutt träffades)

Egmont Story House / 2023 / 48 pp. / Age 3+

Did you ever wonder how Bamse, Shellman the turtle, and Little Hop the rabbit met? In this book, you will find the answer. It begins with Little Hop moving away from home with his siblings. Somewhere along the way, there is The Wolf, who has just become the world champion in meanness (even with a diploma to prove it). So, he poses a challenge to himself: to catch seven rabbits in the same sack.

Based on the beloved characters created by Rune Andreasson, this new edition has been adapted by Charlotta Borelius from the Bamse stories.

Rights and Brands represents the publishing rights for Bamse together with Storyhouse Egmont.

When Bamse Was Small

(När Bamse Var Liten)

Egmont Story House / 2021 / 32 pp. / Age 3+

When Bamse was small, he lived with his grandmother. When they moved to the house on High Mountain, Bamse had to start at a new school. There, some children were mean and called him names. Bamse was sad and went home and ate magical honey made by his grandmother. Now he would show the other children how strong he was. But it didn’t go at all as he had planned.

NINA PIRHONEN (b. 1975) is a multi- talented picture book author and fashion and graphic designer. She knows her target audience: bold designs and bright colours, whether it is vehicles, animals or a tantrum-prone toddler. Pirhonen has a varied backlist for young readers. Her series Leo the Lion has very personal touch.

Pirhonen was awarded the Kaarina Helakisa Prize in 2025.

PomPom series

A colourful and imaginative picture book series that invites readers to the joyful and often surprising world of Pompom the bunny. The richly illustrated picture books, with large spreads, are full of endlessly fascinating details and fun activities that reinforce learning and keep young readers engaged.

PomPom and the Happy Year

(Kumpulaakson Pompom ja iloinen vuosi)

Otava / 2009 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

PomPom and friends explore the joys of the changing seasons, from the blossoming of spring to the summertime fun at the beach, the cool autumn days and winter activities in the snow.

PomPom Goes to Outer Space

(Kumpulaakson Pompom ja avaruusmatka)

Otava / 2010 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

A colourful and imaginative picture book where Pompom and her friends embark on a journey through the cosmos that will enthral any curious little explorer.

Mio series

Mio the cat is a cheerful new character for the youngest in the family by celebrated author Nina Pirhonen. The books’ colourful and eye-catching illustrations capture the attention and help toddlers learn new words from familiar everyday situations.

Mio’s Best Day

(Mion paras päivä)

Otava / October 2025 / 24 pp. / Age 1+

Mio at the Playground

(Mio leikkipuistossa)

Otava / 2025 / 24 pp. / Age: 1+

NINKA REITTU (b. 1982) is an awardwinning author and illustrator, who is from Eastern Finland but spends half of her time in Scotland.

Reittu imbues both images and text with a uniquely heart-warming air. Her inspiration of her children and animals are visible in the lively details in her illustrations.

Her books have been translated into ten languages to date.

RIGHTS SOLD

’TULLY AND ROLY’ SERIES

Czech, Danish, English (Mainland China), French, German, Macedonian Polish, Serbian

You and Me, Morrison

(Sillon kerran, Morrison)

Orava-kirjat / 2026 / 32 pp. / Age: 5+

A delicate story about the unbreakable bond between humans and dogs set in the Scottish moors.

A puppy arrives at its new home wrapped in a kitchen towel in a man’s lap. “This is your home, Morrison,” the man tells the puppy. “These are your sheep. Over there are your hills, where we will herd the sheep together, you and me.” At first, the puppy is timid, but soon grows into a brave young dog who learns to herd sheep and accompanies the man everywhere. The two share a unique, unspoken bond.

You and Me, Morrison is Ninka Reittu’s endearing and insightful story about the special bond and companionship between a dog and its owner, their shared life and work on the Scottish moors. This heartfelt story offers reassurance during one of childhood’s hardest goodbyes.

Tully and Roly series

A captivating picture book series about the friendship between a little girl and her pony. The thoughtful narration combined with bubbly illustrations will charm readers of all ages.

Tully and Roly Meet Amazing Bob (Pulla Vehnänen ja ihmeellinen Paavo)

Otava / 2024 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

Tully and Roly’s Night in the Treehouse (Pulla Vehnänen ja yö puumajassa)

Otava / 2023 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

and Roly the Pony (Ystäväni

/ Age: 3+

Greedy Gull

(Fuskmåsen Fy)

Förlaget M / 2025 / 36 pp. / Age: 4+

Meet the villainous magpies, chaffinches and doves in this imaginative and evocative picture book that perfectly portrays the spirit of these sneaky beaks.

“Impresses with its creatively anarchic visual storytelling.”

Greedy Gull is a daring and skilled snack swiper that enjoys its summer days snatching food from unsuspecting marketgoers.

Greedy Gull heads south for the winter. It circles over squares, markets and outdoor cafés, scouting for ice cream, pizza and falafel. But stealing is no easy task, as competition is fierce. The mischievous gull needs a master plan to outwit everyone else.

Greedy Gull is a debut picture book exploring foul play and deception themes. Linn Henrichson’s skillfully lyrical text, combined with the bold and expressive illustration, results in a great dialogue.

“It invites us into a visual world that is both modern and rooted in a long tradition of Nordic visual storytelling.”

MAIJA MENDELIN (b. 1976, previously Hurme) is an illustrator, author and news graphic designer based in Helsinki. She has illustrated children’s books, picture books, and poems. Several have been published simultaneously in Finnish and Swedish. Her works are featured in the ongoing exhibition Kollektivet –Picture Book Illustration from Finland.

Where Do All The Days Come From?

(Mistä kaikki päivät tulevat? / Var kommer alla dagar ifrån?)

S&S / 2025 / 35 pp. / Age: 3+

Jalmari and Eevi have lots to wonder about together with Grandma. This book contains almost all the questions, both big and small. When are we there? Why do babies smell like popcorn? Where does music go after you’ve listened to it? If you run really fast, can you run past yourself?

Last and Found

(Kaikki löytämäni viimeiset)

Etana Editions / 2022 / 40 pp. / Age: 3+

There is a last that can be found at anytime. The last bit of chocolate, the last day of winter, the last moment in the womb, the missing last piece of a puzzle among others. A last can be a possibility, a beginning, a shortcoming, a fear, a sorrow or a change. Some lasts are happy, some just plain sad. This book is a collection of treasures inviting to open conversations about each and everyone’s lasts.

“(...) offers a meditative and multisensory reading and visual experience.”

HELSINGIN SANOMAT

Where Do All The Days Come From? is a philosophical picture book for curious-minded children and adults alike, for shared reading and to inspire conversation. This tender book compiles children’s questions into an insightful and gently humorous work that shares their unique view of the world.

This exquisite picture book is a gathering of special moments in life collected with a sensitive eye by award-winning author-illustrator Maija Mendelin.

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REETTA NIEMELÄ is a renowned author and poet who has written around 40 works and received several awards.

ERI SHIMATSUKA is a Japanese textile designer, writer and illustrator based in Helsinki. Her designs and books are inspired by Nordic nature and everyday life. She has designed print designs for various brands in both Japan and Finland.

Crane’s Map - Adventure in the Forest of the Aaltos

(Kurjen kartta)

Etana Editions / 2025 / 34 pp. / Age: 3+

An exploration of the world of the Aalto design from a child’s perspective.

The sky is deep blue. Bear and Bunny are practising somersaults on their home field. A scream echoes in the air. Kra! It’s the crane itself. Something falls in front of Bunny’s paws. A piece of paper. A strange curl had been drawn on the paper. Does that represent a flying squirrel? Bunny wonders. Or a ghost? - No, Bunny! That’s path in the forest.

Bunny and Bear set out to follow the path left by the crane and discover familiar shapes from Alvar Aalto’s designs in their surroundings. The book explores creative thinking and how it reflects in everyday life. This insightful book offers children the tools to use their own creative thinking. The Crane’s Map - Adventure in the Forest of Aaltos begins the Bunny and Bear book series.

“The illustrations by Eri Shimatsuka are also absolutely stunning.”

KATRI KIRKKOPELTO (b. 1966) is an award-winning artist, illustrator and art teacher who has a special talent for tailoring serious content to appeal to young children. She works closely with schools on material about emotional growth. Her books support the child’s emotional and self-regulating development, and they have been translated into Dutch, Estonian, Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian and Bulgarian to date.

Molli’s Wild Emotions

(Molli ja hurrrjat tunteet)

Lasten keskus / 2025 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

Molli and the Spooktwins

(Molli ja hölöttävät möröt)

Lasten keskus / November 2025 / 38 pp. / Age: 3+

This thoughtful book explores fear and excitement with gentle humour.

Molli has built a wonderful tree house in the yard with friends Little Pluck and Messy. The friends decide to spend the night in the tree house. Just as they are about to drift off to sleep, they hear strange noises, whispering, and bickering.

During the night, the friends discover that the strange noises are coming from the spooktwins Chatter and Babble. They are trying their best to be proper spooks and to give Molli, Little Pluck and Messy a good scare. But the twins’ constant bickering and lack of monster skills mostly amuse the friends. The duo most definitely needs help and advice with their spook business.

Young Molli series

Fun and affectionate, Molli is a charming interpreter of a wide range of emotions and emotional turmoil. The Molli books support a child’s social and emotional development. A gentle exploration of feelings and managing them for young and old alike

Molli

(Ihana Molli)

Lasten keskus / 2024 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

Molli’si Topsy Turvy Day

(Molli ja väärä jalka)

Lasten keskus / 2023 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

Molli and the Silly Sickness

(Molli ja pöpi pipi)

Lasten keskus / 2022 / 24 pp.

Age: 3+

SANNA PELLICCIONI (b. 1976) is an award-winning Finnish illustrator, children’s book author and graphic designer based in Helsinki. She studied art, illustration and graphic design in Italy and Finland. Pelliccioni is one of Finland’s most prolific children’s authors and best known for her Onni series. Her works are featured in the ongoing Kollektivet – Picture Book Illustration from Finland exhibition.

The Girl Who Wanted to Dance (Tyttö joka tahtoi tanssia)

Teos / 2026 / 26 pp. / Age: 5+

A touching story about freedom, courage, and the power of dance.

The book is written and illustrated by Sanna Pelliccioni, and its co-author is Safa Solati, a sufi whirling dance artist originally from Iran whose stories inspired the book

Miranda’s Dress (Mirandan mekko)

Schildts & Söderströms / 2026 / 26 pp. / Age: 5+

A warm picture book about diversity, closeness, and voluminous dresses. This picture book highlights the importance of small things and one’s uniqueness. The story is based on Ramona Schwartz’s experiences, which she shared with illustrator and author Sanna Pelliccion. At the end of the book, there is a short fact box about the Finnish Roma minority.

Onni series

For almost two decades, the beloved Onni picture books have delighted readers. Since 2007, the sensitive and curious main character Onni, has adventured in a total of 20 books so far and appeared in various exhibitions. The stories with relatable little everyday adventures, timeless topics, and significant milestones in a child’s life continue to charm new readers.

We Had to Leave (Meidän piti lähteä)

Schildts & Söderströms / 2026 / 26 pp.

Age: 5+

This wordless picture book tells the story of a family: at first, everything is fine, but then war breaks out, and they have to flee. After a long journey, the family finds a new home.

Onnis’ Band (Onni musisoi)

Etana Editions / 2025 / 32 pp.

Age: 3+

Onni Goes to Kindergarten

(Onni-poika menee eskariin)

Etana Editions / 2016 / 32 pp.

Age: 3+

Big Brother Onni (Onni-pojasta tulee isoveli)

Etana Editions / 2012 / 26 pp.

Age: 3+

“Onni is a book series that gets to the heart of the matter. It brilliantly depicts the life of a family with children, uncovering themes that resonate deeply with children. Onni is like any other boy his age, and it is undeniably easy to identify with him.”

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RÉKA KIRÁLY (b. 1977) is an awardwinning illustrator and picture book author. She has published 14 books, which have been translated into English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Catalan, Korean, and Polish to date. In 2015, she received the prestigious White Ravens accolade.

She co-founded Etana Editions, an award-winning independent picture book publisher, together with Jenni Erkintalo in 2014.

A Little Big Story series

The charming A Little Big Story picture book series, created by award-winning author and illustrator Réka Király, ponders the big questions of life in a fun and sweet way. It offers children and adults topics to think about together. Through different stories, young readers can explore common themes such as friendship, togetherness, and various emotions.

A Little Big Story About Sorrow (Pieni suuri tarina surusta)

Written and illustrated by Réka Király

Etana Editions / 2025 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

The fifth instalment in the series is a sensitive and heartfelt book about a difficult topic - grief and death. The moving story about a dying fox is portrayed delicately and peacefully, which helps introduce, discuss and understand the concepts of death, loss, and grief to children in a gentle way.

“A Little Big Story About Sorrow is a poignant tale about a profound theme: appropriately heavy and melancholy, yet light and tender in its approach.”

KIRJAVINKIT.FI

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LINDA BONDESTAM (b. 1977) is one of the most prominent children’s book authors and illustrators in the Nordics. She has illustrated more than 40 children’s books, including four solo picture books, which have been translated into 20 languages to date. Her celebrated picture book Chop Chop earned her Sweden’s most important literary award, the 2024 August Prize. Bondestam is renowned for her contribution to children’s literature and has been showered with nominations and awards for over a decade.

WINNER OF AUGUST PRIZE 2024

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If You Meet a Silverfish

(Om du möter en silverfisk)

Förlaget M / 2026 / 40 pp. / Age: 4+

What should you do if you encounter a silverfish?

Everyone has been startled in the bathroom or basement at some point –was it a silverfish? In this light-hearted and philosophical picture book, Malin Kivelä and Martin Glaz Serup offer gentle advice to children (and adults alike) facing the most mysterious inhabitants of their homes. A silverfish does not fear darkness, moisture, or unfinished renovations – and it doesn’t need to be banished, but rather understood.

The book invites readers to reflect on the relationship between humans and insects. Linda Bondestam’s illustrations highlight the mystique of a home’s corners and the joy of storytelling, combining the mundane with the secrets of the insect world.

If You Meet a Silverfish is an independent sequel to the beloved and multi-awardnominated If You Meet a Bear.

If You Meet a Bear

(Om du möter en björn)

Förlaget M / 2021 / 40 pp. / Age: 4+

This quirky field guide has been coauthored by Malin Kivelä and Martin Glaz Serup and brought to life by Linda Bondestam’s artwork.

If You Meet a Bear was nominted for two prestigious Nordic literary prizes in 2021: the August Prize and the Finlandia Junior Prize. It was also nominated for the Runeberg Junior in Finland, and for the Nordic Council Prize in 2022!

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Dutch, Italian, Hungarian

“If You Meet a Bear takes hold of the full potential of the picture book format.”

AUGUST PRIZE JURY 2021

Chop Chop – The Story of a Busy Robot

(Chop chop – En tapper jordbos berättelse)

Förlaget M / 2024 / 88 pp. / Age: 5+

An award-winning, thought-provoking book with a dose of civilisation critique combined with humour and melancholy.

Chop Chop dives into a bleak future where mankind’s only hope is a little robot. A story set in a dystopian future where robots and humans coexist and robots have taken over human tasks.

This courageous multi-award nominee won the August prize for the best picture book award in Sweden in 2024.

HANNAMARI RUOHONEN (b. 1979) is a graphic artist, illustrator and children’s author who lives and works in Åland. Ruohonen has illustrated around 30 picture books and children’s novels, including eight of her own. Her works have earned her the Most Beautiful Books in Finland Prize and the Rudolf Koivu honourable mention.

Gary series

The Lonely Mermaid

(Yksinäinen merenneito)

Etana Editions / 2026 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

The Lonely Mermaid is a tender, emotionally rich picture book about courage, change, and the power of acceptance.

The sea has become too small for the Mermaid. When a leap onto dry land lands her straight on a busy road, a shocking chain of events threatens to overwhelm her—she has no legs, no way out. But then she meets a lonely Old Woman, whose kindness and care create a small miracle. In the warmth of friendship, the Mermaid finds not only legs but also comfort, courage, and a chance at a new life.

Vivid, expressive illustrations and lyrical text make this story perfect for reading aloud. It turns moments of shock and danger into opportunities for hope and reassurance, showing young readers that even after frightening or difficult events, it’s possible to find safety, friendship, and a fresh start.

Meet Gary, a playful and resourceful baby gorilla who learns new skills daily and tests his parents’ patience with his wild behaviour. The funny and engaging series by award-winning author-illustrator Hannamari Ruohonen boosts children’s learning skills while they champ on Gary.

No Gary, No!

(Ei Rane, ei!)

Etana Editions / 2020

40 pp. / Age: 1+

Why Gary, Why?

(Miksi Rane, Miksi?)

Etana Editions / 2021

32 pp. / Age: 1+

Are You Pretty Now, Gary?

(Onko nätti, Rane?)

Etana Editions / 2023

32 pp. / Age: 1+

JENNI ERKINTALO (b. 1978) is a Finnish graphic artist, illustrator, and children’s writer based in Helsinki. In 2019, she received the prestigious White Ravens accolade, and her picture book My Little Lovely One was a Finlandia Nominee in 2024. Her works are featured in the ongoing Kollektivet – Picture Book Illustration from Finland exhibition. Jenni Erkintalo is among the 2026 Illustrators Exhibition Jury.

My Little Lovely One (Kuka ihana?)

Etana Editions / 2023 / 32 pp. / Age: 1+

The Football Hunt (Jalkapallojahti)

Etana Editions / 2026 / 32 pp. / Age: 3+

A warm and engaging story that celebrates the power of play, friendship, and curiosity.

Pepe wants to play, but the ball is missing! Could a group of hamsters have taken it? An imaginative search begins, in which imagination sometimes gets in the way, leading Pepe in surprising directions.

The Football Hunt is a charming story about the power of play and how one small ball can lead to a great adventure.

The Worm series

The timely Worm picture books with fresh artwork take a stand on the state of nature, raise awareness and introduce the wonders of nature worldwide through the eyes of an adventurous Worm in a way that speaks to young readers.

Worm and the Forest (Mato ja metsä)

Etana Editions / 2024 / 32 pp.

Age: 3+

Worm and the Sea (Mato ja meri)

Etana Editions / 2019 / 32 pp.

Age: 3+

My Friend series

These beautifully illustrated and timeless narrative non-fiction books deepen children’s relationship with nature and encourage learning in a playful way that sparks the imagination. A glossary at the end of each book provides more in-depth knowledge and the concepts in an easy and approachable way.

My Friend the Water

(Ystäväni vesi – Lasten oma tietokirja)

Written and illustrated by Kirsikka Myllyrinne, Jenni Erkintalo and Réka Király

Etana Editions / 2025 / 44 pp. / Age: 4+

With climate change and polluted waters, this is a timely book to raise awareness as it introduces young readers to the various forms of water – from a single drop to the vast ocean. Whether liquid, solid or gas one can find a bucketful and even more interesting information about water. With the help of their guide, the energetic character Drip Drop, young readers explore the various forms of water and have a chance to try out different creative activities inspired by water.

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My Friend the Tree

(Ystäväni puu – Lasten oma tietokirja)

Written and illustrated by Jenni Erkintalo and Réka Király

Etana Editions / 2019 / 44 pp. / Age: 4+

This timely book recalls the importance of trees and forests on this planet as it introduces young readers to the most common tree species growing in the Northern Hemisphere. With the guidance of cuddly character, Beard Lichen, readers discover the various trees found in forests and cities and try out different creative activities inspired by trees.

LUHTAVAARA (b. 1983) is an award-winning poet and psychologist from Helsinki.

MARJUT MARISTO (b. 1985) is a Finnish actress and theatre pedagogue who has worked both in theatre and film.

SATU KETTUNEN (b. 1979) is a celebrated illustrator and author who loves vibrant colours, intense moods, and gentle humour.

Emotions in Action

(Tunnemuskelit)

Etana Editions / 2026 / 36 pp. / Age: 5+ / Authors: Miira Niskavaara and Marjut Maristo / Illustrator: Satu Kettunen

How do we handle tricky emotions? Learn how to manage your feelings better.

Welcome to the hilarious and heartwarming world of Emotions in Action! Join Peaceful Pete, Crazy Coco, the Inner Helper, and Sprightly Struts at the Mood Muscles Gym, where you can train your “emotion muscles”, the mental strength that helps you navigate fear, anger, sadness, temptation, and doubt.

Through playful exercises and whimsical guidance, this imaginative picture book turns emotional learning into a fun adventure. With humor, warmth, and a touch of fantasy, Emotions in Action teaches young readers that it’s possible to understand, manage, and even enjoy their feelings. It’s a joyful celebration of emotional resilience, showing that even tricky or overwhelming emotions can be met with courage, care, and a little bit of fun.

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SANNA PELLICCIONI (b. 1976) is an awarded illustrator and children’s book author.

The Finnish Superwomen series

The Finnish Superwomen picture books, created by author Leena Virtanen and illustrator Sanna Pelliccioni, is a wonderful illustrated series, that explores the lives of Finnish artists and notable cultural personas: Minna Canth, Ellen Thessleff, Eeva Kilpi, Fredrika Runeberg, Larin Paraske, Tove Jansson and Kaija Saariaho.

Kaija!

(Kaija! — Säveltäjä Kaija Saariahon värit, varjot ja valot)

Teos / 2025 / 27 pp. / Age: 4+

“Kaija! continues in the same fine style as the previous books, but is exceptionally touching.”

HELSINGIN SANOMAT

Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023) was one of the leading voices of her generation, and widely respected in contemporary classical music in Finland, France and worldwide.

Kaija Saariaho explored colour and light. She saw music as colours and shapes and heard images as sounds. She reached out to the senses and made her way to become one of our most internationally acclaimed composers.

Tove!

(Suomalaisia supernaisia: Tove!)

Teos / 2023 / 32 pp. / All ages

Tove Jansson is one of the most accomplished and honoured Finnish artists of all times. She achieved international fame as the creator of the world-famous Moomins. While her life revolved around the Moomins, she longed for something else.

Tove embarks on a around the world trip with her partner Tooti. At their first stop in Japan, Tooti gets hold of a Super 8 mm film that captures Tove’s travels around the globe: in Hawaii, at the ancient temples in Mexico and the United States. During the voyage Tove finds the freedom and inspiration to create something new.

“The Finnish Superwomen series is an admired and praised series that crosses genre boundaries (...) The Finnish Superwomen series gives a face to Finland’s many influential women and creates multi-level connections with today.”

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LOTTA SONNINEN (b. 1975) has been involved in the publishing industry for over 20 years and currently works as an editor of Finnish fiction. Hurry Up, Dash! is her first children’s book. She lives in Helsinki with her family.

MATTI PIKKUJÄMSÄ (b. 1976) is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer, well-known for his expressive animal characters.

Hurry Up, Dash!

(Terholla on hoppu)

Orava-kirjat / 2026 / 16 pp. / Age: 0+

This engaging board book starts a new series about a clever little squirrel with lovely bright colours and subtle humour. This series introduces Pikkujämsä’s expressive animal characters for the first time to young international readers.

Dash is a swift little squirrel who is in a hurry! He climbs and scurries, jumps and trots. His journey is interrupted by various obstacles, mishaps, and encounters with friends in need of help. Dash always finds solutions, and the journey continues. But where is Dash in such a hurry to go?

The second book in the series with a bedtime theme will be published in Autumn 2026.

Pawhill Pals

(Käpälämäen kaverukset)

Orava-kirjat / 2025 / 144 pp. / Age: 6+

A mischievous yet reassuring tale of two long eared pals, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo.

MATTI RÖNKÄ (b. 1959) is an award-winning Finnish author based in Helsinki. He had a long career as a news anchor at the state broadcasting company YLE, where he was known as ”the voice of Finland.” Pawhill Pals is his debut children’s novel.

MATTI PIKKUJÄMSÄ (b. 1976) is an internationally recognised and celebrated artist and illustrator living and working in Helsinki, Finland. Pikkujämsä is well-known for his children’s book illustrations, book covers and magazine illustrations. He has illustrated more than 10 children’s books, and his illustrations have been exhibited in various exhibitions worldwide. ©

Under the maple trees stands a blue house, home to a family of four and their dog. But beneath the large porch lives an unlikely pair: a wild hare and an urban rabbit. These aren’t your average fluffytailed creatures—the hare is a meticulous housekeeper who can read, while the newcomer rabbit is still learning the ropes. When the children discover their secret neighbors, an unexpected friendship begins to bloom.

One bright autumn morning, the hare wakes from his nap to find the rabbit has vanished without a trace. Following the clues, he learns his friend was last seen heading toward the village with the boastful rascal squirrel. To bring the runaway home, the hare will need the humans’ help—even if it means revealing his extraordinary literary talents.

Pawhill Pals is Matti Rönkä’s first children’s book and the start of a charming new series. Rönkä’s entertaining story sparkles with vivid wordplay, delightful animal and human characters, and quirky mishaps. Combined with Matti Pikkujämsä’s witty illustrations, this heartwarming tale is sure to captivate young readers.

AINO HAVUKAINEN (b. 1968) & SAMI TOIVONEN (b. 1971) are best known as the creators of the hilarious Oddville boys, Tatu and Patu. The series includes 26 titles to date, and the riotous humour of these hugely popular illustrated books appeals to children and adults alike. Among many other awards and nominations, Tatu and Patu: This is Finland won the Finlandia Junior prize in 2007 and in 2017 the authors were granted the Finland State Prize for Children’s Culture.

Tatu and Patu series

Tatu and Patu are modern national heroes who view the world from a slightly different angle, and make everyday life more fun with their limitless imagination. In Finland, Tatu and Patu books have sold over 2 million copies and the translation rights have been sold in over 30 languages.

Tatu and Patu: Ready, Steady, Go! (Tatu ja Patu – Paikoillenne,

Tatu and Patu explore the joy of movement in a hilariously entertaining way, inspiring people of all ages to get up and move. The duo try out various sports, staying true to the Oddville spirit, from physical activities and exercise to professional sports, and even represents Oddville at an athletics championship.

Tatu and Patu Have a Problem and Know How to Solve It

(Tatun ja Patun 14 outoa ongelmaa ja ratkaisut niihin)

Otava / 2024 / 32 pp. / Age 5+

Have you dropped toothpaste on your clothes? Or stubbed your toe painfully on the corner of a piece of furniture? If you’re familiar with these or other annoying little everyday problems, no worries, help is here. Tatu and Patu present 14 familiar but annoying everyday problems and a bunch of inventive, funny solutions guaranteed to be weird in the true Oddville style.

Tatu and Patu: Tremendous Train Trip

(Tatu ja Patu, kovaa menoa kiskoilla)

Otava / 2020 / 32 pp. / Age: 5+

Tatu and Patu are travelling on a train for the very first time. What does one pack on a train journey: hot chocolate induced underwear and mashed all-you-can-eat, of course. The joy of discovery in the train leads into the most hilarious train trip towards Helsinki in this comic album design.

JUKKA HEISKANEN (b. 1962) is a well-known Finnish comics expert, translator, editor, and former editor-in-chief of

CÈSAR FERIOLI (b. 1959) is a Spanish comic artist best known for his work on Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.

Linda

and the Space Pals – Shadow Casters

(Linda ja avaruuskaverit - Varjonheittäjät) Otava / 2026 / 48 pp. / Age: 6+

An action-packed space adventure that kicks off a new, richly illustrated series.

“They’re a strange bunch, but no one has better friends.”

Linda is the only human child on the Ypsilon space station. An ordinary school day takes an exciting turn when the gravity generator breaks down, and Linda’s parents are arrested as suspects in an act of sabotage.

Linda and her unusual but loyal friends from different planets decide to get to the bottom of things. Before long, they find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy involving mysterious shadow figures, corrupt politicians, and eccentric scientists.

This entertaining comic series demonstrates the power of cooperation, courage, and wit.

KAI VAALIO (b. 1986) is a Finnish comic artist and an illustrator. Vaalio graduated as a graphic designer from Lahti Institute of Design in 2018 and he also has a degree in audiovisual communications from Lahti College of Arts and Crafts from 2005.

Vaalio has illustrated a dozen children’s books so far. They’ve sold over 200 000 published copies in all formats in Finland, Denmark, and Germany.

Gullmann and Wonder Owl 2: Brain Fart

(Lokkimies ja Wonderpöllö – Aivopieru)

Otava / 2026 / 48 pp. / Age: 6+

The anarchist and wacky children’s comic for young readers continues with this new madcap instalment.

Wonder Owl has a powerful sneeze that blows away his brains – literally! Luckily, Gullman never runs out of ideas, even in the most unexpected situations.

There is no lack of excitement and surprising twists in the everyday life of this duo.

Gullman and Wonder Owl 1: The Toilet Monster

(Lokkimies ja wonderpöllö – Pönttömörkö)

Otava / 2025 / 48 pp. / Age: 6+

An anarchist and wacky children’s comic for young readers starting a new series.

When Wonder Owl encounters a terrifying monster in the toilet, Gullman immediately has the means to banish the menace. But what’s hiding in the toilet? In these crazy stories, a wish-granting spirit is revealed in a cereal box, toys come to life and baking a bun gets out of control. The dynamic duo find themselves in a series of extraordinary adventures that take them from everyday situations to even wilder adventures, solving puzzles in their own peculiar way.

“Both the illustration and the stories were playful and boisterous.”

KOLMEN KONNAN KARAVAANI

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MIKKO SAARAINEN (b. 1983) is an illustrator, author, and award-winning comic artist. He graduated as a graphic designer from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences in 2009. Saarainen draws humorous and expressive illustrations that are rich in detail.

Ari the Barbarian series

Ari the Barbarian is a new and thrilling book series that will keep the entire family entertained. This search and find adventure with numerous tasks and detailed four-colour illustrations to explore will invite the reader to return again and again.

“The book also features the familiar search for small details from the Where’s Wally? books. The book is not a one-off, but one that children can trace their fingers through the labyrinths countless times. (...) Saaraisen’s lines are simple, but his illustration style is humorous. In the spirit of Mauri Kunnas, the illustrations are packed with peering eyes in the dark and other intriguing details. The mazes and puzzles may also encourage a reluctant reader to pick up the book.”

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Ari the Barbarian – Chasing Robbers

(Barbaari-Ari rosvojahdissa)

Otava / 2025 / 28 pp. / Age: 5+

Join Ari the Barbarian on a fun, fastpaced adventure: solve puzzles, find the right routes through the mazes, and help Ari catch the thieves.

The king’s treasure has been stolen. Ari the Barbarian, a fierce and valiant hero, vows to retrieve it and sets off on a mission to snatch the thieves. The task is anything but easy, as he must beware of ogres, lava, and even dragons along the way to find the missing treasure chest.

Ari the Barbarian - Haunted Mansion

(Barbaari-Ari kummituslinnassa)

Otava / 2025 / 32 pp. / Age: 5+

Ari the Barbarian is back and ready to embark on a new eerie adventure.

This time the courageous hero lands on a mysterious island when he suddenly hears a terrifying sound coming from a haunted mansion. Is someone in trouble? Ari rushes to the rescue, but many dangers lie ahead.

With each turn of the page, readers will encounter thrillingly entertaining challenges that will offer hours of spinetingling entertainment.

CHILDREN’S

JOHANNA WITICK (b. 1982) is an artist, author and graphic designer from Helsinki. Witick has worked as a graphic designer since 2002 and become a prolific artist with her own unique style. Her love of art comes from her childhood when drawing became an important hobby, and this inspired her to create her own series of books with a quirky character, Ozzy the Squirrel. Witick’s inspiration for Ozzy comes from her childhood neighborhood with plenty of squirrels living and moving around nearby.

“Johanna Witick’s text is insightful, and she has skilfully combined illustration and dialogue.”

LASTENKIRJAINSTITUUTTI

Stories from Squirrel Valley

The colourful and quirky graphic novel series, Stories from Squirrel Valley welcomes readers to rainbowy Squirrelvalley and follows the nutty adventures of Ozzy the Squirrel and Chirp the Bird.

What makes this series stand out is the sweet but not saccharine style and humour with little jokes reminding of The Simpsons for a suitably young age group and the world which expands beyond Squirrel Valley in the future books.

Stories from Squirrel Valley: Sweet Nightmare (Oravalaakson tarinat: Makea painajainen)

Otava / 2025 / 48 pp. Age 6+

Stories from Squirrel Valley: World’s Biggest Pinecone (Oravalaakson tarinat: Maailman suurin käpy)

Otava / 2024 / 48 pp.

Age: 6+

Stories from Squirrel Valley: Time Travel Hassle

(Oravalaakson tarinat: Aikahässäkkä)

Otava / 2025 / 48 pp. Age 6+

Stories from Squirrel Valley: Ozzy and Chirp (Oravalaakson tarinat: Ossi ja Titityy)

Otava / 2023 / 48 pp.

Age: 6+

Stories from Squirrel Valley: Stupendous Space Adventure (Oravalaakson tarinat. Ällistyttävä avaruushurjastelu)

Otava / 2024 / 48 pp. Age: 6+

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Spanish

Catalan

Estonian

CHILDREN’S COMIC NOVEL / MIINA SUPINEN & ANNI NYKÄNEN

MIINA SUPINEN (b. 1976) is an author, journalist and teaches creative writing. She is known for her whimsical fiction for children and adults. Her adult fiction has received various literary prize nominations in Finland.

ANNI NYKÄNEN (b. 1983) is a comic artist, illustrator and graphic designer. She has been nominated for Comic Finlandia prize three times.

Rosemary series is their playful collaboration, which started as part of an early reader series Cookery Club in 2018. The characters resurfaced in independent new adventures and in a new format in longer extent as Rosemary series in 2022.

Rosemary 1: The Secret of the Glut Grub (Mättömadon salaisuus)

WSOY / 2020 / 144 pp.

Rosemary series

Rosemary series is a whimsical and colourful adventure for fans of illustrated storytelling, with a wacky plot, energetic dialogue, mysterious creatures and surprises at every turn. Madeleine, Michelin, Slice and Bebe are the four members of the Cooking Club, who are taken to headless adventures with a kitchen witch Rosemary and her magical pepper mill. It does not matter where these characters come from, but their nose is always towards the next fantastical journey. The text is light and fun and the illustrations carry the story forward and encourage especially reluctant readers to pick up the comic novel.

“The Secret of the Glut Grub makes me wish I was still a child and could discover this by chance.”

SARJAINFO MAGAZINE

Rosemary 2: The Ice Pop and Fire (Tulta ja mehujäätä)

WSOY / 2021 / 160 pp.

Rosemary 5: The Mighty Belly Flop (Rosmariini: Mahtava mahaplätsi)

WSOY / October 2025 / 100 pp. / Age: 8+

Rosemary and the Cooking Club are shivering in the pool during gym class. Suddenly, they discover a portal between two worlds in the steam room, and our heroes find themselves back in the magic world of Humpia, this time in a spectacular water park.

Rosemary 3: The Prophecy of the Twilight Spider (Hämyhäkin ennustus)

WSOY / 2022 / 176 pp. / Age: 8+

Rosemary 4: The Frosty

Race (Jäätävä sorbettikisa)

WSOY / 2024 / 112 pp. / Age: 8+

MARI LUOMA (b. 1993) is a Finnish writer, illustrator and graphic novelist based in Hamburg. She is author of Romeo and the Monsters children’s graphic novel and Masters of Mystery: Olivia and Icarus: Murder in Mint children’s detective novel.

Masters of Mystery series

Masters of Mystery, Olivia and Icarus is a new mystery series, for readers aged 10 and over, featuring the mischievous Olivia and famous detective Isac Icarus, with plotting reminiscent of the classic Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes detective series. The suspenseful story is complemented by monochrome illustrations by Mari Luoma herself.

Masters of Mystery Olivia & Icarus 1: The Peppermint Murders

(Mysteerimestarit Olivia & Icarus 1 – Mintun makuinen murha)

WSOY / 2024 / 304 pp. / Age: 10+

With her nose often in a detective novel, orphaned eleven-year-old Olivia has been nicknamed ‘The Murder Girl’ at the Dancing Crane School for Girls, which her indifferent great uncle had sent her to. So when a real murder occurs at the boarding school, Olivia decides to try and solve the case. The official investigator assigned to the case is Isac Icarus, whom Olivia immediately decides is an insufferable dandy and airhead. Can there be hope of collaboration between the two?

“A charmingly classic murder mystery for pre-teens.”

SINISET HELMET BLOG

“Highly recommended!”

KIRJAVINKIT.FI

“The Peppermint Murders is a classic murder mystery adapted for younger readers, with well-known detective stories interspersed throughout the story. The story is light-hearted compared to a traditional detective novel, combined with humour, wit and clever wordplay.”

ARVID LYDECKEN PRIZE JURY

Masters of Mystery Olivia & Icarus 2: The Dollhouse Murder

(Mysteerimestarit Olivia & Icarus 2 – Nukkeleikin loppu)

WSOY / 2025 / 270 pp. / Age: 10+

The new detective duo Olivia and Isac come upon their second case. A strange murder is witnessed in the glasswalled Dollhouse, but it seems there’s no victim to be found.

Everyone is familiar with the Doll’s House - a house with a front wall of nothing but windows. One night, a murder is witnessed through the glass. But the Doll’s House family is together, and no one is missing.

Masters of Mystery Olivia & Icarus 3: The Fate of Goldilocks

(Mysteerimestarit Olivia & Icarus 3 – Kultakutrin kohtalo)

WSOY / 2026 / 252 pp. / Age: 10+

The captivating children’s detective series, Masters of Mystery, Olivia and Icarus, continues. The detective duo takes on their third case after a visit by a distressed beauty who fears for her life.

Private detective Isac Icarus and his partner, the plucky 11-year-old Olivia, are given a special assignment by the young woman with golden hair, Goldilocks. She believes that someone is trying to murder her. Before Isac and Olivia have even begun their investigation, Goldilocks is poisoned. Each roommate seems to have something to hide—not least Goldilocks herself.

“Luoma’s sharp, colorful illustrations seamlessly convey the narrative. Set in a fastpaced steampunk world, this work feels like the first chapter of a grander story.”

HELSINGIN SANOMAT

RELEASE AUGUST 2026

Freya & Eldi – Journey to Ejderha

(Freya & Eldi - Matka Ejderhaan)

WSOY / 2025 / 128 pp. / Age: 9+

In a world where myths and magic intertwine, two young women embark on an epic journey of danger, destiny, and self-discovery. Freya, a fierce pirate captain with a mysterious past and even more mysterious crew, and Eldi, a young witch with untapped powers, are united by a broken compass rumoured to lead to the legendary island of Ejderha. The island is said to hold unimaginable riches, but to get to the treasure Freya and Eldi will have to uncover the mysteries of their pasts, navigate treacherous seas, and confront mythical creatures – including the formidable dragon guarding the treasure.

Freya & Eldi is the first in a fantasy adventure graphic novel series suitable for readers of all ages – everyone who enjoys richly woven tales of magic, friendship, and epic quests.

ARNE LINDMO (b. 1981) is a teacher and an author. He loves writing thrilling stories inspired by Norwegian fairy tales and myths, a theme that has fascinated him since he was a boy.

IDA SKJELBAKKEN (b. 1979) illustrates in a photographic style which exceptionally brings characters to life in a cinematic way. Skjelbakken has illustrated the Norwegian fantasy series Trollheim, showing her incredible skill in depicting supernatural creatures and settings.

Demons and Vampires

(Trollheim 4: Vampyrer og demoner)

Figenschou Forlag / 2023

187 pp. / Age: 9+

Trollheim Series

Trollheim is an extraordinarily illustrated and award-winning middle-grade series from Norway. The page-turner series follows three children, Adam, Tara and Tobias, as they fight against creatures from the Norwegian myths and save the world from an ancient darkness. The three friends become a courageous trio who go on dangerous adventures that test their strength and friendship. This action-filled series also highlights relatable subjects for young readers: new friendships, feeling like an outsider, falling in love, and having a difficult time at home.

R&B represents the rights in Finnish, Swedish, Icelandic, German, Dutch and English worldwide.

The Secret of Castle Crow (Trollheim: Kråkeslottets hemmelighet)

Figenschou Forlag / 2022

200 pp. / Age: 9+

The Queen of Spiders (Trollheim 5: Edderkoppenes Dronning)

Figenschou Forlag / 2024

229 pp. / Age: 9+

The Avenger from Helheim (Trollheim 2: Hevneren fra Helheim)

Figenschou Forlag / 2022

200 pp. / Age: 9+

The Curse in Troll Forest (Trollheim 6: Forbannelsen I Trollskog)

Figenschou Forlag / 2024

213 pp. / Age: 9+

The Journey to Atlantis (Trollheim 7: Reisen till Atlantis)

Figenschou Forlag / 2025

211 pp. / Age: 9+

The Underground Quest (Trollheim 3: Underjordisk oppdrag)

Figenschou Forlag / 2023

200 pp. / Age: 9+

The Witch of the Water Spirit’s Marsh (Trollheim 8: Heksa i Nøkkemyra)

Figenschou Forlag / 2025

177 pp. / Age: 9+

ÆVAR ÞÓR BENEDIKTSSON (b. 1984) is an Icelandic actor and author of more than 30 books, most known for his bestselling Your Very Own Series, where the reader takes an active role in shaping the storyline. Benediktsson has won several awards for his books, including the Icelandic Children’s Book Award and The Bookseller’s Award. He is also an engaged promoter of reading and takes inspiration from the gaming world to attract young people to reading. For this, he has been nominated for the ALMA award twice and awarded by the Icelandic Ministry of Culture and Education.

The Principal

(Skólastjórinn)

Mál og menning / 2025 / 313 pp. / Age: 8+

A madcap but thoughtful coming-of-age story that combines humour and suspense by one of Iceland’s most popular children’s book authors.

WINNER

RIGHTS SOLD Italian AWARDS

2024 Guðrún Helgadóttir Children’s Book Award

2025 Icelandic Booksellers’ Prize

2025 Icelandic Literary Prize (Children’s & YA book category)

This is Salvar. He’s 12 years old. He’s also the principal.

It started out as a joke: Salvar, a troublemaker, applied for the job as his school’s new principal and then forgot about it. It turned out he was the only applicant and got the job. Due to a software bug, the government had to let him keep the job.

With a head full of endless ideas (“Pizza and candy floss for lunch! “Every year, the students get to vote out one teacher!” ) on how to fix his horrible school, and armed with keys to every door in school and nothing to lose, Salvar is on top of the world with his best friend, Gudrun on his side. What’s the worst that could happen?

The Principal rocketed to the top of bestseller lists last autumn and was the second-best-selling book of the year in Iceland across all categories. This multi-award-winning hilarious, and well-crafted story has remained on the bestseller list since its release, and has been praised by the Icelandic press, in both print and on national TV.

“The author strikes a perfect balance between humour and seriousness. He touches on issues such as bullying and dyslexia, and weaves them well into the gripping storyline.”

BÓKABLAÐI MOGGANS

SOFIE SARENBRANT (b. 1978) is one of the most successful crime authors in the Nordics, best known for her award-winning Emma Sköld series, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Her crime novels have been translated into over 16 languages. Mira and Moon is her debut middle-grade series, introducing Sofie to new, younger readers in Sweden and internationally. The translation rights for A Friend for Life were sold in Finland pre-publication.

Mira and Moon series

This heartfelt series for middle-grade readers introduces 13-year-old Mira, who struggles with social anxiety. As she befriends Moon, the most beautiful pony at the stables, she starts to find courage and confidence.

This series is inspired by classic horse books and is set apart by its pacy storytelling and contemporary topics of mental issues, social awkwardness and loneliness.

“Sofie

Sarenbrant has found the balance and conveys a nuanced portrayal.”

BIBLIOTEKSTJÄNST (SWEDISH LIBRARY JOURNAL)

MiraandMoon:You’reanAngel (Mira & Månen: Du är en ängel)

Bookmark Förlag / 2025 / 192 pp. / Age: 9+

No need to fear.

It’s autumn break, and Mira plans to work extra hours at the riding school. There she encounters her favourite pony, Moon, who is always happy and hunting for treats. Moon also who helps her take her mind off her grandmother’s passing. But work is harder than she had expected.

When Mira accompanies the others from the stable to an amusement park on Halloween, she doesn’t know if she dares to enter the haunted house. Then again, what’s the worst thing that could happen?

“Sofie Sarenbrandt is the queen of crime fiction who has more strings to her bow; it takes sensitivity to be able to tell the story from Mira’s perspective, and the tone is just right.”

Mira and Moon: A Friend for Life

(Mira & Månen: En vän for livet)

Bookmark Förlag / 2022

192 pp. / Age: 9+

Mira and Moon: A Heart of Gold

(Mira & Månen: Ett hjärta av guld)

Bookmark Förlag / 2023

196 pp. / Age: 9+

Mira and Moon: Forever My Star (Mira & Månen: Min stjärna för alltid)

Bookmark Förlag / 2024

200 pp. / Age: 9+

MATILDA GYLLENBERG (b. 1980) is a journalist and author. She has worked as a news anchor, been a presenter and editor for various television programs, and she has also written columns. She made her literary debut with the novel Breathless Home in 2019. One Hundred Days at Home is her first novel for children, and it was reconized as outstanding work by the Swedish Literature Society in 2023.

TV adaptation in production.

Theatre adaptations based on the book in Swedish and Finnish.

MARIA SANN (b. 1982) is an award-winning illustrator based in Helsinki. She has illustrated a handful of children’s books and picture books. Sann creates playful illustrations based on soft forms and strong colour combinations. Her works are featured in the ongoing Kollektivet – Picture Book Illustration from Finland exhibition.

Matilda Gyllenberg’s celebrated One Hundred Days at Home and sequel, One Thousand Hours of Silence, are enlightening and empathetic novels for 11+ readers that shed light on a teen’s silent struggles. Gyllenberg skilfully portrays what it really feels like beneath the surface.

Both books are illustrated in black and white by Maria Sann.

One Thousand Times Silence

(Tusen timmar tystnad)

Förlaget M / 2025 / 170 pp. / Age: 11+

Matilda Gyllenberg’s sequel sensitively explores the impact of mental health struggles on families.

School is a building packed with hooligans! But when Nike gets home, it’s completely silent. Mum is in bed crying. Dad, on the other hand, wants Nike to visit him in Denmark and celebrate her birthday there. But Nike feels she can’t just leave Mum on her own.

This page-turner explores what it is like for a sixth-grader to have a parent with mental health struggles while navigating other challenges of a teen’s life. It tackles the seriousness of family life with a touch of humour and anarchic power.

GERMAN AND ITALIAN RIGHTS SOLD

One Hundred Days at Home

(Hundra Dagar Hemma)

Förlaget M / 2022 / 150 pp. / Age: 11+

One Hundred Days at Home is a fast-paced detective mystery that touches on important subjects such as mental illness and focuses on the main circles of a preteen: the close surroundings, school, and friends.

One Hundred Days at Home tells the story of 11-year-old Nike, who does not attend school. The noise, lights, and hustle and bustle of school make Nike anxious. Fortunately, Nike has her best friend Mia, who is both brave and resourceful. Suddenly, the friends find themselves caught up in a mystery: a pyromaniac is on the loose in their neighbourhood, and the police are baffled. Nike has to fight to overcome her fears and be braver than ever before.

“It’s well done, a tour de force for children’s literature indeed.”

DAGENS NYHETER

“Gyllenberg writes sensitively about feeling bad without it becoming hopeless in any way, quite the contrary.”

ÖSTERBOTTENS TIDNING

“Gyllenberg is a masterful mood setter.”

SVENSKA YLE

ARNDÍS THÓRARINSDÓTTIR

(b. 1982) is an award-winning Icelandic writer and translator. Before becoming a full-time writer, Arndís worked as a journalist and critic and was the head of department at the library in Kópavogur. She writes for children of all ages, but the most recent works are for middle grade and YA readers. Whether her stories deal with emotional development and complexities of growing up or pacy adventures, they are always written with warmth and humour.

Her novel Somersault has won the Icelandic Women’s Literature Prize, Icelandic Literature Prize in the Children’s category, and the Reykjavík Children’s Book Award. The novel was also nominated for the Nordic Council Prize in 2022 and the Best Youth Books in Estonia 2023. Her YA novel Solar was shortlisted for both the 2026 Icelandic Women’s Literature Prize and the Icelandic Literature Prize in the Children’s category.

She has been nominated twice for the prestigious ALMA.

Solar (Sólgos)

Mál og menning / 2025 / 200 pp. / Age: 12+

Somersault (Kollhnís)

Mál og menning / 2022 / 259 pp. / Age: 12+

Solar is an exciting and moving dystopian YA novel about danger, love, and glimmering hope. It’s a survival story set in Iceland, which becomes completely isolated, a society where all the rules have disappeared, and threat has become the main currency.

The story follows 15-year-old Unnar and her family as their lives are turned upside down when a massive solar flare hits Earth, followed by unprecedented ferocity as their community is plunged into darkness and chaos. In the midst of the disintegration, however, one can find solidarity, empathy, and warm feelings.

“The narrative is striking and leaves a lasting impression.”

LESTRARKLEFINN

“Sólgos is a well-written young adult book that urges readers to think about the past, present, and future. The plot is fast-paced and exciting, but it also asks challenging questions – questions that we should all be asking ourselves, young and old.”

LESTRARKLEFINN

Twelve-year-old Álfur is a gymnast from Kópavogur, Iceland. He’s a good friend, a lovely son, and the best big brother in the world. That is, until one day his mum and dad tell Álfur that his little brother Eiki has been diagnosed with autism. Now they won’t stop worrying about how this affects their lives and how others will perceive them. They also do not consider that Eiki is still Eiki, their son and Álfur’s little brother.

Álfur’s gymnastics practice offers a place of solace away from the sudden change at home. Yet Álfur wishes his family could be normal – or what he considers normal. He decides to sneak off to visit his estranged aunt, Harpa, the oncefamous gymnast who competed in the Olympics but left in disgrace. No one in the family talks to her anymore, but Álfur wants to reconnect with his aunt.

Somersault is a compelling story about growing up, life’s complexities, and how nothing is black and white. It is also about volatile emotions and the strong bond between two brothers. Spokespeople in the field of neuropsychology have endorsed the book.

is an Esto-

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and illustrator whose work explores the intricate relationship between language and expression. Blending visual storytelling with literary nuance, her graphic narratives often draw from autofiction, delving into themes of childhood, memory, and the complex tension between innocence and evil. In 2023 Hyrri was honoured with the State Prize by The National Council for Multidisciplinary Art, recognizing her impactful contributions to the Finnish contemporary comics and illustration scene.

Darling

(Lellikki)

WSOY / September 2025 / 272 pp.

A bittersweet story of a lonely, imaginative girl navigating the quiet cruelties of childhood and the complexities of human connection.

“Hyrri’s distinctive aesthetic is seamlessly intertwined with her illustrations, making her a unique and compelling artist.”

STATE PRIZE JURY

Juliana Hyrri, winner of the State Prize for Comic Art, explores power relations and morality with hopeful and playful tones.

Darling is the story of a lonely daydreamer girl who finds unconventional ways to cope with everyday life and relationships, drawing on Juliana Hyrri’s own experiences. It is a story of a childhood where bullying is often insidious.

”I am interested in how children understand the world. I’m deeply influenced by works such as William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, which explores the relationship between play and hierarchy, and Astrid Lindgren’s The Brothers Lionheart, which weaves together serious themes and magical elements,” says Hyrri, explaining the background to her comic.

The Magic Flower 2022 / 40 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese, English Worldwide, French, Italian, Korean.

Badger Goes Missing 2020 / 24 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Danish, German.

Jorvik Calling 2018 / 226 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English World, Finnish French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Slovak.

Wolf and His Gardener 2020 / 64 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Simplified, French, Korean, Spanish Worldwide.

Badger Meets the Lion 2022 / 24 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Danish, German.

The Legend Awakens 2019 / 296 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English World, Finnish French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish

Rafsa Wildfur 2023 / 198 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: Bulgarian, Danish, German, Italian.

Rafsa Rootless 2024 / 175 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: Italian.

Rafsa Stonestep 2024 / 200 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Italian.

Lion Goes Wild 2024 / 24 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: German.

A Thousand and One Creatures 2016 / 166 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese complex, Swedish, English Worldwide, Estonian.

Darkness Falling 2020 / 269 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English World, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish.

Rambo 2015 / 200 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: Bulgarian, Estonian, Russian.

How Bamse, Shellman and Little Hop Met 2023 / 44 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Bulgarian, Romanian.

Me and the Robbersons 2010 / 223 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese simplified, Danish, Dutch, English, Faroese, Galician, German, Italian, Persian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish.

Big and Small Questions

2025 / 32 pp.

I Feel Super!

2019 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Danish.

My Super Bellybutton 2018 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Danish, Turkish

You Are Super Loved 2017 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Danish, German, Korean, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish.

Leo the Lion Says No!

2019 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Greek.

Leo the Lion Makes Friends 2020 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Greek.

Leo the Lion Faces His Fears 2021 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Greek.

Leo the Lion Makes Up 2024 / 32 pp. RIGHTS SOLD: Greek.

Niko 3 – Beyond the Northern Lights 2024 / 80 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Latvian

Everyone 2021 / 40 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Dutch, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

PIRKKO-LIISA SUROJEGIN

Finnish Animal Fables

1997 / 166 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Simplified, English Worldwide, Estonian, German.

Untu and the Secret Heart of Winter

2012 / 104 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Catalan, Chinese simplified, English Worldwide, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Slovenian, Slovakian, Spanish.

ÆVAR ÞÓR BENEDIKTSSON

Your Very Own Story: Cuddle Pie

2020 / 64 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Swedish

Your Very Own Horror Story

2016 / 280 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Swedish.

ARNE LINDBO & IDA SKJELBAKKEN

Christmas Caper

2023 / 190 pp.

Hello Ruby 1: Adventures in Coding 2015 / 112 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Basque, Chinese Simplified, Czech, English, Faroese, Farsi, Georgian, German, Greek, Indian, Indonesian, Mongolian, Sinhalese, Swiss German, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

The

Into the City! 2019 / 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Italian, Turkish.

Hello Ruby 2: Journey Inside the Computer 2016 / 96 pp

RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Simplified Czech, English, Georgian, German, Greek, Indonesian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

Hello Ruby 3: Expedition to the Internet 2017 / 96 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Simplified, Czech, English, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

The Jungle Crew: The Secret of the Garden 2020 / 112 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Turkish.

The

Into the Deep Blue 2021 / 40 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Italian.

Hello Ruby 4: Robot’s First Day at School 2018 / 96 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Chinese Simplified, Czech, English, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Norwegian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

Very Big Computing Adventure (Bind-up) 2021 / 256 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD: Georgian Vietnamese.

The

Rebellion 2022 / 40 pp.

2024 / 36 pp.

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