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Jaanus Vaiksoo (1967) is a children’s author, literary scholar, and instructor. He graduated from Tallinn University in Estonian language and literature. Vaiksoo has written over 20 books of stories and poetry for children and has contributed to the children’s magazine Täheke. Additionally, he has published a book of ABCs, scripts for television and TV films, and an adventure libretto. The psychological intricacy of Vaiksoo’s characters and their depiction through a prism of warm humour offer support to readers of sensitive ages and helps them on their path to adulthood.

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Bibliography

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Shoe nr 43

2025

Shoe nr. 42

2024

Shoe nr. 41

2022

Shoe nr. 40

2020

Shoe nr. 39

2019

Mikk and Miriam’s Six Strange Meetings

2018

Three Autumns

2017

Waiting for Santa

2012

Fun in the Snow

2005

Hush-a-By Baby! Bedtime Stories by Estonian Fathers

2005

Translations

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Hopp i säng!

2007

Čevelj št. 39

2023

39. izmēra kurpes

2023

Awards

2025
Republic of Estonia Order of the White Star, V Class

2021
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Shoe # 40)

2020
The White Ravens (Shoe #39)

2019
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Shoe #39)
Good Children’s Book (Shoe #39)

2018
Nominee of the Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature (Three Autumns)

2017
Good Children’s Book (Three Autumns)

2015
Ajakirja Täheke ja Riigikantselei luulevõistlus „Meie oma Eesti lipp”, põhiauhind (luuletus „Põhjatuulemaal”)

2012
Annual Children’s Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Soup Pot Carnival)
Good Children’s Book (Soup Pot Carnival)

2006
Best European Schoolbooks, 3rd place (Alphabet Book)

2003
Karl Eduard Sööt Children’s Poetry Award (The Clockmaker’s Wife)