In 2011 our title Oliver the Quiet Firefighter had been nominated as one of the titles for The White Ravens, an annual selection of outstanding international books for children and young adults by International Youth Library, Schloss Blutenburg, Munich. Opened since 1949, International Youth Library is the largest library for international children’s and youth literature in the world.
Oliver the firefighter is shy, quiet, and very willing to help others. He smiles and nods but dares not say a word until he has to save a child…
This is a book about shyness. The delightful illustrations are by Maxim Lo, a graphic designer-cum-illustrator based in Hong Kong. Graduated from London College of Printing.
