Kirjahaku

Art is autistic and artistic. Art has just one friend - his teddy bear. Art does not speak but he makes art. Art that dismisses gravity.The wordless publication crowns the artist and turns royalty into a mere audience.The sophisticated illustrations inspire readers to express their emotions, verbalize their feelings, and create their own stories.

The Journey of Yuan and Kian is a whimsical children's picture book about a land unicorn, Yuan, and a sea unicorn (or narwhal), Kian, and how they created the stars in the pitch-black sky. Yuan's job is to poke holes in the soil with his horn so that people can plant seeds and grow fruits and vegetables. Kian's job is to poke holes in the ocean with his horn so that the marine animals can get some air. When Yuan meets Kian, they form an immediate friendship and help each other dig holes faster so they can have time to play after work. Unfortunately, the evenings are dark and they realize that no one can play after sunset. With some help from the other animals, they find a way to add light to the night sky, allowing playtime to last longer. This children's picture book has a touch of magic and its connection to folktales and fables will be enjoyed and admired by kids who like a meaningful story and dreaming big. With its message of "when you believe, you are," The Journey of Yuan and Kian definitely deserves its place on children's bookshelves.

The Epic of Gabriel and Jibreel is a cautionary tale of the ultimate friendship. It is a heartbreaking story of two boys, a refugee, and a child from a wealthy suburb. Gabriel lives with his father in a large house surrounded by other large houses. One day, while exploring the beach, Gabriel meets Jibreel. Jibreel lives with his father in the upside-down boat that brought them across the sea. With similar stories of devastating loss, yet joyful dreams and a love for flying, the boys form an incredible and indestructible friendship. This is a heartbreaking story - a children's picture book with a powerful message that is worth hearing.

Indeed, a picture is worth a thousand words. This illustrations-only children's book "tells" a powerful story about a boy who is confined to a wheelchair. His compassion is inspiring; his longing for friendship and capacity to give are heart-warming.The author gently invites you to re-imagine the Christmas wonder.

OAKY is a gentle and metaphorical children's book about a little acorn. Oaky was born in the kingdom of squirrels in an ordinary family of acorns, but he was different. The colour of his skin was different. His thoughts were different. Even his hat was different - it was all the colours of the rainbow and it leaned to one side of his head instead of being straight. However, the little acorn always found the strength to be what he was - distinct. Oaky helped those in need. He taught others how to stay away from nutcrackers and how to catch dandelion parachutes. He was so brave he even told the squirrels not to eat nuts because they were not "nutritious." Oaky's good manners, his willingness to assist others, and his brevity made him very popular and loved. This picture book is a tender and inspirational reminder that being different is not the only characteristic that defines us as individuals. Colourful, thoughtful, and full of funny puns, OAKY is a wonderful celebration of being unique in a uniform world.

Different, therefore bullied? We are all different - even in our appearance. Our uniqueness should be celebrated. Little boy Leo, the main character, is very short and has a cleft lip. That's why the children from his village, including his cousin, ridicule him - up until Leo's good heart and brevity win him a lion as a friend and silence the bullies. This story is a powerful reminder that children with physical differences are strong and resilient, and they, as we all do, thrive among good friends.

Nadia's Shoes is a children's picture book about a friendship that started at the fence of a hospital. Nadia was on one side of the fence. She was in the hospital yard in a wheelchair. Her parents died in an air attack and Nadia was the only one to survive. Her dream was to walk again. Zoya was on the other side of the fence. She was begging on the sidewalk just outside the hospital doors. She had no relatives. Her dream was to buy a pair of shoes for the coming winter. The two girls become fast friends and tell each other stories and sing songs. One day, the mailman comes and delivers a package to Nadia. What happens next is proof that in every human heart, there is a very precious corner. A corner that people have to nurture, protect, and grow as it is the priceless corner of goodness and selflessness.

The Tale of Was and Das tells the hilariously funny story of two friends: an orphan gypsy boy, Was, and his German shepherd, Das. The boy and the dog live at the dumpster halfway between Fartsville and Burptown - an area where, ironically, the people come for fresh air. The dumpster provides the boy and the dog with shelter, toys, and books. The pair fell in love with children's books, especially picture books about dinosaurs. They decide to use materials from the dumpster to build Thesaurus, the biggest dinosaur in the world. Thesaurus becomes a tourist attraction and brings Fartsvillians and Burptownians together. This children's book is the only one of the 2GETHER picture book collection that is not illustrated by Marin; Peter Stan, a prolific European illustrator created the entertaining artwork for this title.