Holčička a strom – Válková Eva (2025)

A story about a little girl from Africa who dreams of doing things that are supposedly only for boys. About a tree that is different from the others and feels very lonely. These two meet and share many good things. The tree discovers how beautiful it feels to help someone, while the girl learns that not everything happens right away and that it is worth waiting for the fulfillment of big dreams.

The first authorial book by artist Eva Válková places great emphasis on the visual aspect, whether from the perspective of craftsmanship, where it relies on higher paper weight and a solid sewn binding in hardcover, or from the artistic perspective, offering 24 double-page illustrations created with a unique technique of pressed patterns redrawn in many layers of gentle pastel shades. The book will stand out not only in a children's library but will also be appreciated by adults. It addresses very current themes, even though it began to take shape 10 years ago. It tells that each of us is important and has a place in the world. It also speaks of loneliness and friendship, of doubts and the courage to fulfill our dreams.