Timo Parvela is one of the most read and lauded authors of children’s books in Finland. His stories aim to entertain children and teach adults. Parvela’s characters deal with life and friendship in a loveable way – profoundly, yet without losing the lightness and joy of traditional storytelling. Read more >
PRODUCTION
Ella and Friends – Bonus Volume, Tammi 2010
How to Live with Teenagers (non fiction), Tammi 2010
Ella and Knights of the Night, Tammi 2010
Purdy and Barker Build a House. Ill. Virpi Talvitie. Tammi 2010
Wheel of Fortune, WSOY 2010
Taro in the Centre of the World, WSOY 2010
To School (with Jari Sinkkonen, non fiction), WSOY 2011
Taro and the Rulers of the Sky, WSOY 2011
Ella and the Labours of Sam Tammi 2011
Purdy, Barker and Growler the Bear, Tammi 2012
Goodnight stories. ill. Virpi Penna. WSOY 2012
Taro and the Prisoners of Time, WSOY 2012
AWARDS
The Finlandia Junior Prize 2006
The Topelius Prize 2007