Life According to Dani
TITLE INFORMATION AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. Her first book was published in 1973. She has received many of the top Swedish literary awards, including the August Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize. Eva Eriksson is one of the world’s great illustrators. She is consistently nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen and other international awards. other books with gecko press • My Happy Life • My Heart Is Laughing • When I Am Happiest Illustrated by EVA ERIKSSON: When Dad Showed Me the Universe, Watch Out for the Crocodile, Max’s Bear, Max’s Bath, Max’s Wagon, All the Dear Little Animals, When We Were Alone in the World, The Best Singer in the World reviews of my happy life “If only all early chapter books were this beautifully conceived.”—New York Times “The clarity and simplicity of the writing are balanced by the verve and finesse of Eriksson’s captivating illustrations.”—Booklist, starred review
Ages 5–7 210 x 148mm 108 pages Paperback with flaps ISBN: 978-1-776570-71-3 Ebook available Origin: Sweden
Rose Lagercrantz illustrated by Eva Eriksson Book suitable for ages: 5–7
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life about the book It’s Dani’s first summer vacation—and the best ever! She is staying on an island with Ella, her best friend in the world. Dad is still in hospital but he calls every day, and Ella and Dani stay busy building huts, fishing, exploring, and swimming. Then Dad turns up, but with his nurse too! This is not the visit anyone had imagined. This warm, funny story allows space for strong emotions, as Dani struggles with the idea of her father’s new girlfriend, but does so with a light touch. awards & NOMINATIONS • Eva Eriksson: Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, Hans Christian Andersen Prize, IBBY Honour List, August Prize • Rose Lagercrantz: Astrid Lindgren, August Prize • My Happy Life was a New York Times Notable Children’s Book 2013 ABOUT GECKO PRESS Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealand-based independent publisher of curiously good children’s books. Gecko Press publish award winning books for kids. We produce books from around the world, international best selling books, and recommended books for children. For more information on Gecko Press, visit our website: www.geckopress.com
Rose Lagercrantz • Eva Eriksson