Saara Obele: Playground Pals

Come and meet the best pals ever!

Author: Saara Obele
Swedish original: Pikkuisen pihan porukka
Publisher: S&S, 2021
Genre: illustrated children’s fiction
Number of pages:  32 pp.
Reading material: Finnish original; English translation

In this upbeat picture book for little children we meet the kids at their home yard–the brave superhero Toni, the immigrant scientist Samir, the spirited and nimble acrobat Matty, Princess Michael, Topi and his hobby horse, and many other unique children, each one their best and most beloved just as they are.

“Here you’ll meet so many great friends,
and play lots of wonderful games.
And everyone here is one of a kind
– after all, none of us are the same!”

The delightful rhymes and lovable illustrations in this book are a paean to children and the uncomplicated joy of childhood. With these playground pals, everyone can be themselves, and everyone is included in the fun!

About the author:
Saara Obele