Kako je gospod Feliks tekmoval s kolesom
(How Mister Felix Entered a Bicycle Race) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
This picture book, penned by the award-winning author Peter Svetina, tells a story about the slightly quirky and interesting Mister Feliks, who, on a whim, enters a cycling race. Because of the many participants taking part in the race, and because of all of the twists and turns and the high speeds, the story is naturally full of suspense. But it is also entertaining because Mister Feliks is no ordinary competitor. When he is thirsty, he simply indulges in some lemonade, and when he wants a refreshing dip in the water, he just jumps in without thinking for a second about forfeiting his leading position. What is victory anyway? This question is also what the book about Mister Feliks and a relaxed attitude towards life is about. The narrative is partly, as one would expect, based on escalation, and makes for an adrenaline-fueled reading experience that will have you turning the pages as fast as you can. (source: publisher)
Edited by: Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana
Comment:
The story about Feliks is a story about an oddball we can all relate to, laugh at, or laugh with. At the same time, it is a story about winning, a reflection on modern attitudes towards life, the paths we choose, our life goals, and our views on winning. Ultimately, there are many things we can learn from Feliks. He is the complete opposite of a typical male character who sees life as a constant race against himself and, more importantly, others, and whose goal is to keep winning at all costs. With its clear text, this wittily pointed story is perfect for reading aloud and attracts both the readers and the listeners with its exceptionally expressive illustrations. The story can either stand on its own, or we can expand it into a conversation about what we have read. This conversation, like the story itself, can branch off in different directions, into a conversation about competitions or victories, about reading or cycling, or about Felix’s wild ride without a helmet. The work has received the Golden Pear Mark of Quality.