Mina

From the creator of the acclaimed and belovedPokko and the Drumcomes an emotionally resonant,"richly imagined" picture book about trust, worry, and loyalty between a father and daughter.

Mina and her father live in a hollowed-out tree stump on the edge of a pond on the edge of a forest. Nothing ever bothers Mina, until one day, her father brings home a suspicious surprise from the woods.

Should Mina trust her father or listen to her own instincts? (FromPaula Wiseman Books)

Mina is for ages 4 to 8.

Minais a finalist forthe 2022 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature illustrated books. The winner will be announced on Nov. 16, 2022.

• See all the finalists forthe 2022 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature illustrated books

Matthew Forsythe is an author and illustrator from Toronto. He is also the creator behind the picture bookPokko and the Drum.