PUIKU ALFABĒTS (BOY’S ALPHABET) is an illustrated storybook featuring original watercolour illustrations and a story for every letter of the Latvian alphabet.
Created for preschool and primary school children, the book introduces letters through engaging stories and colourful characters, encouraging an interest in letters, reading and the world of books.
In 2020, the book’s watercolour illustrations received Silver Award (2nd place) at the Creative Excellence Festival ADWARDS MMXX in the category Print Art & Design Craft / Illustrations.
The story behind the book
The book was originally created for my son Ernest during his first steps into the world of letters. He was a spirited, active and imaginative boy who didn’t find learning letters particularly exciting. I wanted to turn this process into an adventure by creating characters and stories that would capture his imagination.
At the time, monsters, mysterious creatures and battles were among his favourite things. But alongside all the excitement, I wanted the stories to carry something just as important — kindness and fairness.
That is how PUIKU ALFABĒTS came to life.
