Miyase Sertbarut & Gökçe Yavaş Önal
“I wish factories would always make mistakes like this, and that love would always win!”
This book tells the story of two robots, Kriko and Barba, who were built in the same factory but developed very different personalities. Barba is a gentle, kind-hearted gardener, while Kriko is a battle-hardened soldier.
Due to an error, their roles are mistakenly swapped—Kriko is assigned to work in the president’s gardens, while Barba is sent to a war-torn fishing village. When they meet an orphaned girl, both must rethink what it means to have a heart.
Through the contrasting journeys of Kriko and Barba, the author movingly explores the power of compassion, the value of empathy, and the importance of following one’s heart.
KEY NOTES:
• Written by national and international bestseller Miyase Sertbarut.
• Sertbarut was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2024 and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2016.
• Sertbarut’s books have sold over one million copies.
English translation is available.
Themes: Friendship, Empathy, Following Your Heart, Love
8+, 96 pages, 13.5 x 19.5 cm Rights Sold: Simplified Chinese, Korean, Arabic