She tries every night to reach the moon, dreaming of friendship. But one morning, a sun spark comes flying into her cave! What wondrous things she has to say about the vibrancy of life under the sun. Their time together is limited, but the Spark is curious and the Creature realizes she has some stories of her own to share.
Ulf Starkwas a much-loved, award-winning Swedish poet, author and screenwriter. He wrote around 100 books for children and young adults, and which have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Linda Bondestam, born in 1977, lives in Helsinki and works as an illustrator. She is a graduate of Kingston University, London. She has illustrated more than 25 books that have been translated into 10 languages. Linda has been nominated twice for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the highest award in children's literature.
Annie Primeis a literary translator of French, Swedish, Russian and Spanish. Since receiving her MA in translation from University College London, she has translated five books.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Wide-circulation of review copies to the trade, consumer media and blogs
Illustration Blog interviews and attention
Blurbs from top US illustratorsA lonely Creature lives deep within the mountain. Sadly, sunlight makes her sick, so her world is grayuntil a spark from way up high falls down to her.
Elsa and the Night|J?ns|Mellgren|9783899557169|19.95|Little Gestalten|August 2014&
Generously open to young readers' interpretations, this Swedish import lingers.
Kirkus Reviews A dramatic yet whimsical story of a short-lived but all-encompassing and tender relationship between two unlikely entities& Charles Sutton,
Vermont Country Sampler ...a touching philosophical story.
Outside in World My Little Small is the story of a creature who tries every night to reach the moon, dreaming of friendship. But one morning, a sun spark lĂL
![My Little Small [Hardcover]](/itemImage/2/1/0/5/2_1267712.jpg)