Lilly the Chick Wins! 1,599 Children Have Spoken

Who Is Lilly Chick?

Lilly Chick is a character that doesn't try too hard to be lovable – she just is. Funny, warm, and a little bit clumsy, Lilly navigates the big moments of early childhood: starting kindergarten, making friends, figuring out the world.

Lilly Chick and the Kindergarten is the title that earned the award – and it's easy to see why. The first day of kindergarten is a universal experience. Every child has felt that mix of excitement and nerves. Lilly feels it too, and she handles it in exactly the way small children need to see: honestly, humorously, and with a happy ending.

The illustrations are bold, expressive and full of personality. The text is short, rhythmic and easy to read aloud. It works beautifully in a lap-reading context – parent and child together – and just as well in a classroom or library setting.

 

Why This Award Matters to You

The Biserche Valshebno Award (Magic Pearl Award) is not decided by adults who think they know what children like. It's decided by children who actually know what they like.

For publishers and distributors considering the title, that distinction matters enormously. It means:

 ·        Proven child engagement – the book has been tested in the most honest way possible

·        Strong preschool market fit – the 3–5 age group is one of the most active book-buying segments globally

·        Universal theme – starting kindergarten is a shared milestone across cultures and markets

·        Author with a voice – Maya Atanasova writes with warmth and wit that translates well

 

A Character with Room to Grow

Lilly is not a one-book wonder. She's a series character with a growing catalogue – each title a new adventure in the everyday life of a very small, very lovable chick. That makes her an attractive proposition for publishers looking for a character property with longevity, not just a single title.

Rights are available. And now that Lilly has an award to her name, the conversation gets a little easier to start.

Let's Talk Rights

If you met Lilly in Bologna and smiled – this is your sign. If you haven't met her yet, explore the series at cleverbook.eu/series/lilly-the-chick and get in touch. We'd love to find Lilly a new home in your market.

 

 

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