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Andersen Press signs new book from Klaus Flugge Prize winner Eva Eland
Andersen Press will publish Where is the Cat? by Klaus Flugge Prize winner Eva Eland.
World rights were secured by Andersen Press’ editorial director for picture books, Sue Buswell, directly from the author. Where is the Cat? will publish in hardback in April 2024
“This fun and familiar tale invites children to spot Cat in every scene and is printed in three stunning Pantones featuring Eva’s signature style of risographed images,” Andersen said.
“Suzy is visiting Auntie today, and she wants to play with Cat. But where is he? Always just out of her reach, Suzy calls for him – all she wants to do is play dressing up, or dance together, or pretend they’re mummy and baby . . . but Cat doesn’t like the sound of that one bit. Will he change his mind at nap time, when Suzy is quiet and curled up in bed?”
Andersen Press published Eland’s first picture book, When Sadness Comes to Call, which has sold in 21 languages worldwide, and won the Klaus Flugge Prize and the V&A illustrations Award. Where is the Cat? has already secured deals with publishers in Denmark, Iran, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the US.
Buswell said: “It has been a complete joy to see Eva bring out her humorous and mischievous side. Cat has all the deviousness and detachment you’d expect from a cat who just wants to be left alone – except perhaps he might, in the end, regret taking the game too far.”
Eland added: “Many years ago, when friends used to come and visit with their two-year-old, she would immediately scream ‘where is the cat???’ and go running after our cat. The cat would always run away, and the little girl would chase after her. We found this hilarious, and this situation inspired me to make the search and find book for little children, Where’s the Cat?
“When I look at the story and the two characters I also feel like, just as in real life, relationships can be tricky. Even when two people are fond of each other, it doesn’t mean their interests are always aligned. This can feel awkward or painful, but if we can use our imagination and empathy, we may also understand that some people need a bit more convincing, or simply some quiet time and space, before feeling comfortable enough to be coaxed out of their hiding spots and to reveal themselves.”
