Peter Svetina

Gebundenes Buch

How Mr. Felix Entered a Bicycle Race

Beschreibung

Slow and Steady Wins the... Fun! Discover the Hilarious Story of Mr. Felix's Unconventional Bicycle Race!  Get ready for an exciting adventure with Mr. Felix, a charmingly eccentric man who stumbles his way into a bicycle race! Forget about speed and competition; Mr. Felix pedals to the beat of his own drum, happily pausing for refreshing lemonade breaks, spontaneous swims in the lake, and delightful detours along the way. Young readers will be captivated by Mr. Felix's carefree spirit and learning that embracing life's little joys and going at your own pace can lead to the most unexpected and delightful victories. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh and stories that celebrate individuality. How Mr. Felix Entered a Bicycle Race is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, the best way to win is to simply enjoy the ride! * A Hilarious Adventure: Join Mr. Felix on his laugh-out-loud journey through a bicycle race unlike any other! * Celebrates Individuality: Encourages children to embrace their own pace and unique way of experiencing the world. * Heartwarming Message: Teaches valuable lessons about enjoying the present moment and finding joy in unexpected places. * Perfect for Story Time: Award-winning writer Peter Svetina's engaging writing and quirky characters make this a delightful read-aloud for families. * A Fun Twist on Competition: Shows that "winning" isn't always about being the fastest, but about savoring the experience. For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

Autor

Peter Svetina was born in 1970 in Ljubljana. He is an author of short stories, novels, picture books and poetry for readers of all ages. He obtained his PhD in early Slovenian Literature at the University of Ljubljana. Since 2007, he has been a lecturer at the University of Klagenfurt in Austria and also works as a translator and editor. Svetina’s writing often reflects occurrences and images from his everyday life, and he is known for his distinctive storytelling that combines nonsense with realism. To date, he has published over 20 books for children and young people. Three of his stories have been adapted for puppet shows and much of his work has been translated into other languages. His books have received some of the most prestigious national and international awards and are immensely popular among literary critics as well as young readers. Ana Razpotnik Donati is an illustrator who has focused mainly on children’s and young adult illustration since 2005. She has illustrated works by Janja Vidmar, Peter Svetina, Tatjana Kokalj, Ida Mlakar, Sebastijan Pregelj, Mateja Gomboc, Miroslav Košuta, and many others. She also regularly illustrates various children’s magazines and participates in solo and group exhibitions. Her tongue-in-cheek style is characterised by humour, distinct colours, and an eye for detail. She received the Best Book Design Award in the Children’s and Young Adult category for The Lie and Her Groom, which she illustrated as part of Fran Milčinski’s Bootale series (2009–2013). Several of her works have received the Golden Pear Rating, and she has been nominated for the Kristina Brenkova Original Slovenian Picture Book Award.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Albatros Media
• Seitenzahl: 24
• Altersempfehlung: 5 bis 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. März 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788000076041
• ISBN-10: 8000076047
• Artikelnr.: 73110362