Tickler, who are you?
a picture book
Once upon a time, into a little girl’s room a Tickler sheaked… Who is it: a new friend or toys kidnapper? The girl decided to catch the Tickler and find out if she can make friends with it.
Illustrations
About book
daddy as a main character
a story about a child’s game
Elena Barenbaum’s illustrations
the book’s format 210*210; 24 pages
The book was published in Russia
The book was very well-received by little readers and their parents.
Read the story!
Tickler, who are you?
Tickler, who are you?
I have cat called Tigra, a teddy bear, doll Ann, spiny cactus Mike, and my friend Mister Blanket — they all live with me. Mister Blanket is big, warm, and naughty.
When I want to play with him, I sneak unnoticed into parents’ bedroom, close the door quietly and jump onto the bed!
Mister Blanket hugs me, and here I am — in a cave. There, we tell each other funny and mysterious tales. My favourite is a tale about Barabasha.
And also we love playing hide and seek. I always hide, and Mister Blanket finds me! Perhaps, that’s because I laugh all loud with joy.
Once, when we were playing with Mister Blanket, all of a sudden…
… somebody tickled my heel! I hid my foot quickly.
First I thought that it was Mister Blanket. But he doesn’t know how to tickle!
So I poked my head out of the cave to see who it was.
But the room was empty.
Uh! Somebody tickled me again, from the other side! I hid the other foot.
– Mister Blanket, to the rescue! We are under attack!
I crawled deeper inside the cave. What shall I do? Stay here forever?
There must be a … Tickler … hiding in the room somewhere.
I can hear him breathing. He has a big nose and a furry moustache! With such a nose he’ll smell my hidden candies easily! Or maybe, he has already found them and devoured!
I bet, Tickler has long paws too. Ha can hug you hard and tickle for a long, long time! And what if I roar as a lion? Will Tickler get scared and run away?
And what if Tickler … has already swallowed all my sweets? And found my toys? What if he wants to play with my teddy bear or Tanya? I have to help them!
But I don’t know how to catch him…
I started thinking. And suddenly Mister Blanket came up with a brilliant plan! He is right!
I stuck one foot out of the cave and froze waiting…
A few seconds passed — and Tickler tickled my foot. Time to act!
– Go, Mister Blanket! Help! Hug!
I pulled my foot back and jumped over the place where Tickler’s paws were. I caught him — huge and scratchy — and knocked him down on the bed. Mister Blanket covered us. No way to escape for Tickler!
Cautiously, I lifted the blanket angle and saw…
… my laughing daddy! Oh my, Mister Blanket! And where is Tickler then?
When I want to play with him, I sneak unnoticed into parents’ bedroom, close the door quietly and jump onto the bed!
Mister Blanket hugs me, and here I am — in a cave. There, we tell each other funny and mysterious tales. My favourite is a tale about Barabasha.
And also we love playing hide and seek. I always hide, and Mister Blanket finds me! Perhaps, that’s because I laugh all loud with joy.
Once, when we were playing with Mister Blanket, all of a sudden…
… somebody tickled my heel! I hid my foot quickly.
First I thought that it was Mister Blanket. But he doesn’t know how to tickle!
So I poked my head out of the cave to see who it was.
But the room was empty.
Uh! Somebody tickled me again, from the other side! I hid the other foot.
– Mister Blanket, to the rescue! We are under attack!
I crawled deeper inside the cave. What shall I do? Stay here forever?
There must be a … Tickler … hiding in the room somewhere.
I can hear him breathing. He has a big nose and a furry moustache! With such a nose he’ll smell my hidden candies easily! Or maybe, he has already found them and devoured!
I bet, Tickler has long paws too. Ha can hug you hard and tickle for a long, long time! And what if I roar as a lion? Will Tickler get scared and run away?
And what if Tickler … has already swallowed all my sweets? And found my toys? What if he wants to play with my teddy bear or Tanya? I have to help them!
But I don’t know how to catch him…
I started thinking. And suddenly Mister Blanket came up with a brilliant plan! He is right!
I stuck one foot out of the cave and froze waiting…
A few seconds passed — and Tickler tickled my foot. Time to act!
– Go, Mister Blanket! Help! Hug!
I pulled my foot back and jumped over the place where Tickler’s paws were. I caught him — huge and scratchy — and knocked him down on the bed. Mister Blanket covered us. No way to escape for Tickler!
Cautiously, I lifted the blanket angle and saw…
… my laughing daddy! Oh my, Mister Blanket! And where is Tickler then?
About the Authors
Maria Konoplyastaya
writer, screenwriter
Maria Konoplyastaya the mom of two girls and…
… a children’s writer and dramatist. Maria has graduated from Philological and Pedagogical Schools of Lomonosov Moscow State University.
She has created the project called «Rusyata» — toys and books for moms who play with their children. In 2021, the project was published by Alpina.Deti. Maria has also written the story called «Sasha P.’s tricks» published by Abrakazyabra.
"Actually, it wasn’t me who created the story of Tickler. I have just peeked at my daughter and husband playing!"
… a children’s writer and dramatist. Maria has graduated from Philological and Pedagogical Schools of Lomonosov Moscow State University.
She has created the project called «Rusyata» — toys and books for moms who play with their children. In 2021, the project was published by Alpina.Deti. Maria has also written the story called «Sasha P.’s tricks» published by Abrakazyabra.
"Actually, it wasn’t me who created the story of Tickler. I have just peeked at my daughter and husband playing!"
Eve Farb (Barenbaum Helena)
illustrator, designer
Elena Barenbaum, also known as Eva Farb, is well known not only as an artist-illustrator, but also as a psychologist and coach. She successfully combines all these professions.
As an artist, she excels in creating a variety of characters - from very cute to ironic and funny. Her knowledge of psychology helps Elena create very authentic characters with a story and personality.
Elena has loved drawing since childhood. The artist adores animation, so her characters have a slightly cartoonish quality. Through her art, Elena reaches out to our inner child who often lacks tenderness, understanding, and such "hugs".
As an artist, she excels in creating a variety of characters - from very cute to ironic and funny. Her knowledge of psychology helps Elena create very authentic characters with a story and personality.
Elena has loved drawing since childhood. The artist adores animation, so her characters have a slightly cartoonish quality. Through her art, Elena reaches out to our inner child who often lacks tenderness, understanding, and such "hugs".
Are you interested in the project? Write to us.
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