PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Eveline Hasler, born in Glarus, Switzerland, studied psychology and history in Friborg and Paris. She also worked as a teacher. Her many books for children are known throughout the world and have been honoured with numerous international awards. Today Eveline lives and works in Switzerland, writing poetry and narrative works for adults. Kathi Bhend was born in Olten, Switzerland. She studied commercial art and worked in advertising for several years. After winning a competition held by a Swiss publisher, she began illustrating children's books. Among other honours, her work was awarded the Premio Grafico award at the Bologna Children's Book Fair and received the Swiss Youth Book Prize in the same year (1990). Kathi has a passion for literature, art, music, and last but not least gardening. In 2019, Kathi was one of twenty-six Swiss artists honored at Switzerland's host country appearance in Bologna. Today she lives in Heiden, Switzerland.
"""A simple story spreads like frosting over weighty themes.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""The overall feeling is one of depth, and not just because the book takes place underground; it offers much to pore over and contemplate.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"""
