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Aino Pervik (born on April 22, 1932, in Rakvere) is a famous Estonian writer for children. She also works as a translator, changing books from one language to another.

Many people think she is a very brave children's writer in Estonia today. This is because she writes about important and sometimes tough topics. These include moving to a new country, disagreements between cultures, and losing touch with your own culture.

Aino Pervik's Life and Work

Aino Pervik started school in 1939. She later studied at Tartu State University and finished in 1955. She earned a degree in Finno-Ugric philology, which is the study of languages like Finnish and Estonian.

Since 1955, Pervik has lived in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. She used to work as an editor at the Estonian State Publishing House. There, she helped prepare books for children and young adults. She also worked at Eesti Televisioon (ETV), editing TV shows for the same age groups.

Since 1967, Aino Pervik has been a freelance writer. This means she works for herself and writes her own books. She also translates books from Hungarian.

Her Family

Aino Pervik was married to another writer named Eno Raud, who passed away in 1996. They had three children who are also very creative!

  • Their son, Rein Raud, is a scholar and writer.
  • Their son, Mihkel Raud, is a musician and writer.
  • Their daughter, Piret Raud, is a children's writer and illustrator.

Awards and Honors

Aino Pervik has won many awards for her wonderful books. Here are some of them:

  • 2018: Good Children’s Book (for From BonnyHead and Beyond)
  • 2017: National Lifetime Achievement Award for Culture
  • 2016: Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (for The King of the Walley of Woes)
  • 2015: Jānis Baltvilks Prize from Latvia (for Stories of a President)
  • 2014: “Järje Hoidja” Award of the Tallinn Central Library (for Härra Tee ja Proua Kohvi)
  • 2012: Annual Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (for The Complex World of Letters, Klabautermann’s Problem, The Wandering Cat)
  • 2010: Estonian Children’s Literature Centre Raisin of the Year Award (for In an Odd Little Town)
  • 2008: “Järje Hoidja” Award of the Tallinn Central Library (for Paula Goes to See Spring)
  • 2006: J. Oro Prize for Children’s Literature
  • 2004: Nukits Competition, 3rd place (for the Paula series)
  • 2004: IBBY Honour List (for Paula Learns Her Mother Tongue)
  • 2001: Republic of Estonia Order of the White Star, Fifth Class (a special honor from her country)
  • 2001: Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (for the Paula series)
  • 2000: Winning book of “Hundred of the Century” poll (for Old Mother Kunks and Old Mother Kunks and Captain Trumm)
  • 1993: Annual Estonian Writer’s Union Prize (for Dear Mr. Q and the play Bog Bogey and Lizard)
  • 1988: USSR Children’s Book Competition, 2nd place (for Old Mother Kunks and Old Mother Kunks and Captain Trumm)
  • 1976: Juhan Smuul Annual Prize of Literature (for Old Mother Kunks and Captain Trumm)

Books Translated into Other Languages

Many of Aino Pervik's books have been translated so children in other countries can enjoy them too. Here are some of her popular books and the languages they've been translated into:

Arabella, the Pirate’s Daughter

  • Russian
  • Vietnamese
  • Latvian
  • Czech
  • Finnish
  • English
  • German

Bog Bogey and Lizard

  • English

Kaari is a Helper

  • Russian

Klabautermann’s Problem

  • Russian

Old Mother Kunks

  • Azerbaijani
  • Russian
  • Finnish

Old Mother Kunks and Captain Trumm

  • Russian
  • Finnish

Old Mother Kunks + Old Mother Kunks and Captain Trumm (combined editions)

  • Russian
  • German
  • Japanese
  • English

Paula and Patrik

  • Lithuanian

Paula and Patrik + Paula and the Neighborhood Kids + Paula Goes to the Store + Paula Goes on a Picnic + Paula is Taken to the Hospital (combined editions)

  • Russian

Paula Finishes Kindergarten

  • Lithuanian
  • Russian

Paula Moves to the City + Paula and Joosep + Paula’s First Day of School + Paula’s Christmas (combined editions)

  • Russian

Stories of a President

  • Latvian
  • Russian
  • Bulgarian

The Balloon

  • Latvian
  • Lithuanian

The Wandering Cat

  • Italian

The World with Feathered and Furry

  • Russian
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