Peter Svetina: Kako je gospod Feliks tekmoval s kolesom

The picture book text by the award-winning Slovene author Peter Svetina tells the story of the somewhat peculiar and interesting Mr. Felix, who unexpectedly, on a whim, participates in a bicycle race. With a crowd of competitors, sharp turns, and high speeds in the mix, the story is naturally thrilling and even more amusing since Mr. Felix is not your typical racer—when he’s thirsty, he simply enjoys a lemonade, and when he feels like cooling off in the water, he jumps right in without worrying about the lost lead. What does winning really mean? This story about Mr. Felix and his relaxed approach to life explores that question. The narrative, as it should be, builds up to release some adrenaline in the reader, driving them forward wildly.