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Title in English: 
The Children
Author: 
Vincent Šikula
Illustrator: 
Martin Kellenberger
Illustrations: 
Colour
Place of publication: 
Bratislava
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Publisher: 
Ikar
Year of publication: 
2018
Pages: 
127 p.
Size: 
31 x 20
ISBN: 
978-80-551-5311-7
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The book The Children contains the texts from published journals. It includes prose, poems, rhymes, and lyrics, which were published in the period of 1981 – 1999 by Vincent Šikula in journals for children and youth, e.g. Zornička (The Morning Star), Slniečko (The Little Sun), Ohník (The Little Fire), Mamatatajojo. It is divided into four thematic parts: Familiar (family, well-known surrounding), Calendar (notable time of year), Behind the Mountains (theme of forests, nature close to the residence of Vincent Šikula), and the last chapter named From the City. The book was awarded The Most Beautiful Children's Book of Slovakia 2018 and The Best Children's Book of the Autumn 2018.