Kertu Sillaste (Estonia)
The Most Beautiful Skirt in the World
Kertu Sillaste, illustrator of over 20 books and author of 8 picture books of her own, invites us into a world full of patterns and creativity. In The Most Beautiful Skirt in the World, Marie sews a breathtaking skirt for her sister – so beautiful that soon every girl in the village wants one too. Based on a true story from Estonia, this colorful picture book celebrates tradition, sibling love, and the magic of handmade crafts. A book that encourages sustainable thinking and inspires readers to pick up needle and thread themselves. The story is based on a real event from western Estonia and was selected as one of Estonia’s 25 most beautiful books of the year in 2019.
Narrator: Malin Seitz, Volkstheater Rostock
Languages: English/ German
Age: for children aged 4 and up
Entry: €3
