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Sonja Varga

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The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Become Real

Children book classic written by Margery Williams, translated for the first time in Serbian language by Marija Spasić and published by Izdavaštvo Jeti ( https://izdavastvojeti.com )

Publishing year: 2020

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Tajnovito leto (L'estate dei segret) by Chiara Carminati

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Brother and sister and a crazy house twister

First in a series about this peculiar girl. The second book is in the making.

Milan and Vesna, siblings sharing a room, they fight constantly, causing chaos for their family and friends. When their cherished belongings vanish due to their refusal to solve a mysterious puzzle, they must unite to solve a series of puzzles. In doing so, they not only recover their treasures but also rediscover forgotten values.

Written by amazing Jelena Vukic
Publisher: JP Slizbeni Glasnik 2022

https://www.knjizare-vulkan.rs/tinejdz-i-ya-roman/109421-milan-vesna-i-jedna-kuca-tesna

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Fantom, Vesna i Jedna Ljubav Stresna

Vesna, from Brother and Sister and a Crazy House Twister, is now four years older and no longer in elementary school. She's a high schooler who has never had a boyfriend, never been kissed, and is starting to lose hope that it will ever happen. But everything changes when she discovers an unusual note on her desk during geography class. Suddenly, her once uneventful life transforms into a thrilling little adventure—one that involves a dangerously charming Phantom...

Written by amazing Jelena Vukic
Publisher: JP Slizbeni Glasnik 2024

https://www.slglasnik.com/посебна-издања/посебна-издања/фантом-весна-и-једна-љубав-стресна

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MEKISHA Meets four seasons

Mekisha is a book designed for babies and their way of reading, which is in their hands and in their mouths. They can bite, crumple, and wet the soft tissue. It is completely safe, it will not tear, it can be washed and ironed.

Published by Hupa doo - Vida Medic 2022

https://www.instagram.com/mojmekisa/

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100 lica stolica / 100 faces of chairs (collaboration)

This remarkable book, 100 Faces of Chairs, was written by the amazing Jasminka Petrović and brought to life through the creativity of twenty-two exceptional illustrators.

My contribution to this project was the “horror chair”!

In March 2022, at the Novi Sad Book Fair, the Zaharije Orfelin awards for the most beautiful books were announced. 100 Faces of Chairs, published by Kreativni Centar, proudly received the award for the most beautiful book of the year.

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Poos in The Boots / Fairy Tale Edition for the Youngest

"Poos in the Boots" holds a special place in my heart as the very first book I had the opportunity to illustrate. I wanted to share it here because it marks a meaningful milestone in my journey.

This delightful picture book, created for the youngest readers, is part of the wonderful collection by the publisher Kreativni Centar.

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Moj Imaginarijum - Art Book

Moj Imaginarijum - An art book that combines children's imagination with renowned illustrators from the Balkan region. The children had the task to conceive and draw an IMAGINARY being or phenomenon which was later artistically complemented by young illustrators-artists.

Project website: https://mojimaginarijum.com

Published in 2020

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Tajnovito leto (L'estate dei segret) by Chiara Carminati
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Brother and sister and a crazy house twister
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