Oskar and the Things
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Oskar and the Things: (Emma Press Children's Fiction Books)

Oskar and the Things: (Emma Press Children's Fiction Books)


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2016 | Eduard Vilde Literary Award
2016 | Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature
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About the Book

One summer, when both his parents are away for work, Oskar is sent to the countryside to live with his grandma. A dreary prospect turns into disaster when Oskar realises he left his mobile phone back at home. What will he do all summer now? Lonely and bored, Oskar crafts a phone out of a block of wood he finds in the shed and uses it to pretend to call things. To his surprise, the things reply! He speaks to a tough-talking iron, a poetising bin, a bloodthirsty wardrobe, a red balloon that gets tangled in the crown of a birch tree, and many more. Oskar finds himself in high demand, helping the things solve their problems and achieve their dreams. Oskar and the Things is a charming book about the power of the imagination and friendship, by Estonia's leading children's writer, Andrus Kivirähk. With a lively translation by Adam Cullen, and the original illustrations by Anne Pikkov, it is the perfect gift for an introverted child with a rich inner life.

About the Author :
Andrus Kivirähk (1970) is an adult and children’s prose and poetry author, a playwright, topical satirist, and screenplay writer. He is the most well-known and prolific figure on Estonia’s literary scene today. He has written 12 books for children, all of which are kept in print and widely read. Kivirähk’s children’s stories are known for their rich fantasy and unique sense of humour. His writing is simple, the plots fast-paced, and the gallery of characters colourful and full of surprises. Adam Cullen (1986) is a poet and translator of Estonian prose, poetry, drama, and children's literature into English. His latest translations include Martin Algus's The Lion (Best European Drama, BBC Audio Drama Awards 2022), Jüri Arrak's Panga-Rehe Stories (50 Watts Books 2022), Peeter Sauter's Don't Leave Me Be (Tanooki Press 2022), Kertu Sillaste's I Am an Artist (Graffeg 2021), Tõnu Õnnepalu's Exercises (Dalkey Archive Press 2020, nominated for the Cultural Endowment of Estonia's Award for Literature), and Piret Raud's Ellie's Voice, or Trööömmmpffff (Restless Books 2020). A member of the Estonian Writers' Union, Cullen has resided in Estonia since 2007. Anne Pikkov (1974) is an illustrator, graphic designer, and book designer. She graduated in graphic design from the Estonian Academy of Arts. She has worked at an advertising agency, and as a visiting professor and the Vice Rector of Academic Affairs at the Estonian Academy of Arts. Pikkov has illustrated 14 children's books and contributed to the Estonian magazines Täheke, Pere ja Kodu and Jamie. She has received many awards at annual Estonian book design and illustration competitions. Her art is ornamental, laconic, spiced with humour, and evocatively expressive.

Review :
‘This is such an imaginative idea for a story, and it is beautifully executed. The sporadic red, black, and blue illustrations are perfect for an audience that is moving away from picture books, but still enjoys some visual elements to break things up.’ – Kids Read the World


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781912915781
  • Publisher: The Emma Press
  • Publisher Imprint: The Emma Press
  • Height: 235 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 150 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1912915782
  • Publisher Date: 15 Sep 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Emma Press Children's Fiction Books
  • Weight: 358 gr


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