Olwen Finds Her Wings

First published by Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers Inc., Tokyo, Japan in 2009 under the title The Little Owl.

About the author

Nora Surojegin is an author, illustrator and graphic designer from Finland. She lives by the sea in Espoo, where she enjoys creating imaginative worlds. Her books have been translated into several languages. Nora created Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas (Floris Books) in collaboration with her mother, Pirkko-Liisa.Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin is a well-known Finnish illustrator, renowned for her delicate, detailed portrayals of Finland's wildlife and folklore. She graduated in 1977 from Helsinki University of Art and Design and has since illustrated many books loved by children and adults. She is the illustrator of Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas, co-created with her daughter Nora, and An Illustrated Kalevala, both published by Floris Books.

Summary

Olwen the baby owl longs to hop like a hare or roar like a bear, but that's not what owls do. Will Olwen find that what she can do is just as wonderful? This atmospheric picture book encourages us to embrace what makes us special.

Product details

• Authors: Nora Surojegin, Nora Surojegin, Surojegin Nora
• Assisted by: Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin (Illustration), Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin (Illustration), Surojegin Pirkko-Liisa (Illustration), Jill Timbers (Translation)
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781782507123
• ISBN: 978-1-78250-712-3
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Baby Animals, Picture storybooks