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Tuutikki Tolonen is the author of several acclaimed children's books, plays and academic articles. For Monster Nanny she received the Arvid Lydecken prize. She teaches creative writing and has worked as an editor and reporter at Vinski, Finland's only literary journal for children. Her inspiration for Monster Nanny was sparked during a family breakfast. She says, 'My son Leo, then six, said to me: I heard on the radio yesterday that all mums have to go on vacation and monsters will take their places. ' Pasi Pitkanen has illustrated several books for children. He lives in Helsinki, Finland.
'Themes of friendship and tolerance are woven in the thrilling and good-natured adventure. Monster Nanny has all the ingredients of a beloved children's classic.' Arvid Lydecken Prize jury 'Tuutikki's book won the Arvid Lydecken prize in Finland and will have wide appeal among young readers. Within its pages, children outsmart adults, sense the vulnerable emotions of the monsters, and come to depend upon themselves and new friends. Loose-lined ink illustrations add extra humor to this imaginative fantasy, and plentiful dialogue makes it prime for reading aloud.' Booklist 'A diverting and different read-aloud.' Kirkus
