Prehistory Sleuth SERIES
A nature detective series where children explore extinct and living animals through engaging comic-style mysteries. Each book weaves sustainability themes into engaging narratives, complemented by curious and lesser-known animal facts.
Age: 5+
Format: 32 pages, hardcover
Size: 22 × 28.5 cm
Original language: Latvian
RIGHTS & RECOGNITION
Extinct animals appear as characters, while living species remain true to nature, creating a layered narrative where humour meets observation, empathy, and awareness. Additional fact pages, reviewed by a zoologist, extend the learning beyond the story.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dace Krēsliņa is a Latvian author and illustrator whose visually rich picture books invite children to notice and connect with the natural world. A former lawyer, her work is informed by her experience as a sustainability manager at Riga Zoo and a deep interest in awareness and discovery. She regularly meets young readers through interactive events in Latvia, bringing her stories to life through shared observation and curiosity.
Let’s collaborate
Publisher: Zvaigzne ABC, kristaps.kilbloks@zvaigzne.lv
Email: dottadesigns@gmail.com
Instagram: @dottadesigns
Available for meetings at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2027
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