Language:
Title in English:
A Dog Called Cat meets a Cat
Illustrator:
Elina Warsta
Illustrations:
Colour
Place of publication:
Helsinki
Country:
Publisher:
Teos
Year of publication:
2019
Pages:
p.32
Size:
25x25cm
ISBN:
978-951-851-981-5
Category:
Koira nimeltä Kissa tapaa kissan (A Dog Called Cat Meets a Cat) is a picturebook about loneliness and friendship. The main characters are a dog called Cat, and her best friend, a man called Weasel. In the first book, Koira nimeltä Kissa (A Dog Called Cat, 2015) these two meet, and become friends. They both share the experience of being outsiders in a society. Now these friends meet a real cat, who is just as they used to be, a lonesome vagabond.
The book is a beautiful combination of thoughtful poet-like language and illustrations that add depth and detail. The book is nominated for the Finlandia Junior award.