Tully and Roly Meet Amazing Bob

By Ninka Reittu

This is the third picture book of the charming duo Tully and Roly the Pony!

Tully’s and Roly’s friendship is put to the test when a new child moves in next door. 

Tully and her pony Roly are the best of friends. Until one day, their new neighbour Bob, appears at the gate. After that, it’s all about Bob for Tully. It’s as if Roly no longer exists! Roly is furious and shows it in all pony-like ways. Through many twists and turns, Tully and Roly realise that one can have many friends – and they can all be the best. 

Author and illustrator Ninka Reittu’s Tully and Roly the Pony is a charming new picture book series about friendship, understanding and accepting one for who they are despite the differences. The thoughtful narration is combined with bubbly illustrations that will charm all readers. 

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About the author

Ninka Reittu (b. 1982) is an award-winning author and illustrator as well as an art teacher and artisan. She is based in Liperi, Eastern Finland, where she lives in an old vicarage in the beautiful Finnish countryside together with her family. Reittu’s images and texts are both imbued with an uniquely heart-warming air. Her heartfelt Super series about a father and son relationship has been nominated for various awards. Her book You Are Super Loved (Sinä olet superrakas) was also nominated for Finland’s most significant book award, the Finlandia Junior in 2017.The author’s books have been published in several languages around the world, including the successful picture book series Messi and Mystery Cat which has been sold in five languages. Ninka Reittu is also the illustrator of the popular series Princess Pintsize.