Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

THE GREAT SLUMBER

Sabri Safiye

Editor: Müren Beykan

The story of those who listen to nature...

Beloved for his surprising plots, Sabri Safiye unravels the secret communication networks at the heart of the forest. Through the language of trees, fungi, and plants, this novel reminds us

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

POCKETFUL OF CHICKPEAS

Hacer Kılcıoğlu

Editor: Müren Beykan

A story of childhood where time stands still...

Award-winning author Hacer Kılcıoğlu, beloved for her witty and heartfelt children’s books, takes readers on a journey through time, reminiscing about an era untouched by technology. She brings to life

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

MY FRIEND STEEL

Serhan Ok

Illustrator: Murat Ülker

Make way for the wormy apples!

Serhan Ok joins Günışığı Kitaplığı with his new children’s novel, telling a story from a future we’re approaching step by step. The story makes us to think about the values

First Books (ages 3-8) • Picture books

SWEET DREAMS, SLEEP TIGHT

Şener Şükrü Yiğitler

Editor: Müren Beykan

Academician and author Şener Şükrü Yiğitler, who is loved for his children’s books, tells the story of two sibling bears who are unable to hibernate and a child helps them.

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

BA’S EXTRAORDINARY BOOKSHOP

Melis Sena Yılmaz

Illustrator: Özge Alphan

There is nothing like getting lost in a good book!

Popular for her children’s novels, young author Melis Sena Yılmaz opens the doors of a colourful bookshop this time, inviting readers to a captivating adventure. She tells the growing up

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

WHERE THE NIGHTINGALES SING

Behiç Ak

Editor: Müren Beykan

Much loved for the distinctive children’s novels he writes and illustrates at the same time, Behiç Ak approaches a philosophical subject again with humour, exploring the relationships we establish with

Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

STRANGE EVENTS IN CAREFREE CITY

Saliha Nilüfer

Illustrator: Özge Alphan

How many tons of water can a shirt drink?

Loved for her children’s books, author and translator Saliha Nilüfer brings everyday objects to life with a cheerful narrative. The story makes us think about the impact of our purchases

Bridge Books (10+) • Narratives

OH, MY BLUE DAD

Haydar Ergülen

Prepared by: Müren Beykan

Family is like the sun shining in the courtyard of childhood!

Haydar Ergülen, one of the most prominent names in Turkish poetry after 1980, wrote his childhood and youth memories for awardwinning Bridge Books collection. The master poet who is also