Evelina Daciūtė, Aušra Kiudulaitė. Pasakojimas apie katiną ir tulpę (The Tale of a Cat and a Tulip), Vilnius: Alma littera, 2022. – 50 p.  

This is a heartfelt story of a cat called Rumtumtugger and a tulip which has unexpectedly blossomed by the corner of a house. The cat befriends the tulip and talks to her every day until the tulip wilts away… It is a philosophical tale of friendship, the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. As the seasons change, the lives of the two characters unfold, going through a process of discovery and loss. Their experiences and emotions are revealed in the exceptionally beautiful illustrations by Aušra Kiudulaitė.
This book will capture the attention of children as well as adults, who will both be able to appreciate the depth of the text.

Evelina Daciūtė (b. 1975) is a journalist, poet and writer. Most of her works are intended for children. She has written more than ten books. With Aušra Kiudulaitė as co-author, Laimė yra lapė (The Fox on the Swing) is her best known work. This book has won numerous awards in Lithuania and worldwide, including the Mildred L. Batchelder Award, presented by the American Library Association. In 2020, the author received the Global Lithuanian Award for her contribution to Lithuanian culture.

Aušra Kiudulaitė (real name Aušra Adomavičienė b. 1978) is a Lithuanian artist, graphic designer and freelance illustrator. She directs creative workshops for children, takes part in national and international projects and conferences, and runs seminars for professionals. She also participates in international book fairs and literary festivals. In 2020, she founded the creative collective O! along with Rasa Jančiauskaitė and Ieva Babilaitė. Her debut picture book, Laimė yra lapė (The Fox on the Swing), has won a number of awards. The author has also illustrated the picture book Draugystė ant straublio galo (Friendship on the Elephant’s Trunk, 2017). The Tale of a Cat and a Tulip is the second creative collaboration of Aušra and Evelina.
Illustrator’s portfolio: https://www.instagram.com/menulisyranulis/

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