Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas
108 pp.
8 5/8" x 10 1/2"
Floris Books
Hardcover
Published: September 2016
One day Otto, an elfin adventurer, finds a postcard on
the seashore showing pictures of beautiful sparkling lights in the
night sky with the words, “The light of Christmas!” If this “Christmas”
can brighten even the gloomiest Finnish winter, Otto decides he must
find it. So he heads north, trudging through dark forests and skiing
towards the fells of Lapland, in search of the secret light of
Christmas.
On his way he meets the mighty Kekri, king of the
forest, Niiu, a beautiful leaf fairy, a hungry badger, a friendly bear
and the infamous Ironworm. But will he ever find the mysterious light
he’s looking for, and will Christmas brighten Otto’s winter?
In
this charming storybook a mother and daughter team have painted a
captivating picture of the landscape, wildlife and folklore of Finland.
Otto and his friends are brought to life in sensitive, detailed
illustrations on every page. Each chapter features a short new episode,
making this book perfect for bedtime reading.
(Ages 6 - 10)