Prehistory City Sleuths
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
Selected for Bologna Ragazzi Award 2025 & 2026
International Jānis Baltvilks Prize in Children's Literature and Book Art 2025.
Rights available
Foreign rights sold:
Lithuanian · Armenian · German · Polish
Lithuanian · Armenian · German · Polish
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 CREATOR
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
Email: dottadesigns@gmail.com
Publisher: Zvaigzne ABC, santa.svaza@zvaigzne.lv
Instagram: @dottadesigns
Available for meetings at Bologna Children's Book Fair (Latvia Stand)
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