Berta in the Swimming Pool

Berta i svømmehallen

The second book in the charming every-day story about Berta, who does not have to travel far to have an adventure.

Zakiya Ajmi is a widely celebrated debut author. She was nominated for the Nordic Literature Council's Children's Book Prize in 2022 and shortlisted for the Cultural Ministry's Children's Book Author Prize.

Siri Melchior has already proved that her illustration style travels, her books having been published in Germany and Spain.

Berta in the Swimming Pool

Berta i svømmehallen

The second book in the charming every-day story about Berta, who does not have to travel far to have an adventure.

Zakiya Ajmi is a widely celebrated debut author. She was nominated for the Nordic Literature Council's Children's Book Prize in 2022 and shortlisted for the Cultural Ministry's Children's Book Author Prize.

Siri Melchior has already proved that her illustration style travels, her books having been published in Germany and Spain.

Synopsis

Berta and mum don't have anything speciel planned for today. They are just going to the swimming pool for a dip. And in the swimming pool, you never know what might happen.

A gorgeous book about losing your way, being found again and about meeting a real mermaid.

With beautiful, colourful illustrations by Siri Melchior.

Reviews

"... when it is written as finely and refined as this, and also brought to life with Siri Melchior's recognizable and deeply charming line and palette, you have all the ingredients you need for a wonderful reading experience." – ( The Danish Society for Children's Literature)

"The description of the trip to the swimming pool is so recognizable that the smell of chlorine and French fries is in the nostrils, the sound of happy children's squeals and the slippery floor is clearly felt underfoot. All families with children can reflect on and enjoy the story, where Berta's meeting with the mermaid just adds an extra layer: can a fairy tale creature live in a Danish swimming pool or how is it connected? Siri Melchior's characteristic lines and strong colors are a good match for Berta and her fantastic braids." – (Library review (Lektøranmeldelse)

Berta in the Swimming Pool
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Original Language: Danish
Original Publisher: Gads Forlag
Published: October, 2024
52 pages
Category: Children's Books
Genre: Realism
Themes: Courage, Imagination
Available material: English sample

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