The book ’Saippa the Saimaa ringed seal’ is a story of the most endangered seal in the world. The book presents also the other seals nesting in Finland: the Baltic ringed seal and the grey seal.
The wonderful illustrations of the book are by the ringed seal researcher and nature photographer Juha Taskinen and the illustrator Daga Ulv . Daga is especially known for her wonderful animal paintings.
The stunning artwork of this book is also available on postcards.
The book has been texted both in Finnish and English.
You can see samples of the book on Facebook .
The book will be published in hardcover (48 pages, 21 cm x 24 cm ) in April 2015 .
Written by: Sari Kanala
Illustrations: Juha Taskinen ( photos) and Daga Ulv ( gouaches )
Layout: Jyrki Markkanen
English translation : Erja M
Publisher: Amusantti Oy
A great children’s book of the most endangered seal in the world.
Illustrated by the stunning photos of the ringed seal researcher and nature photographer Juha Taskinen, and the wonderful gouaches by the illustrator Daga Ulv.
By purchasing the book you will promote the protection of the ringed seal.
Wellcome!