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Estonian writer
Leelo Tungal (born 22 June 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet, children's writer, translator, editor and librettist.

Life and career

Tungal studied Estonian literature at the University of Tartu. After her graduation, she has worked as a teacher, editor, drama and literature consultant for the Estonian Puppet Theatre, and as a freelance writer. In 1994, she founded the children's magazine Hea Laps, and worked as its editor-in-chief until January 2019. She has published over 80 books of prose and poetry for children and young adults, has written several libretti for Estonian composers, and has translated children's poetry and plays from Bulgarian, English, Finnish, Russian, and several other languages.

Personal

Leelo Tungal was married to composer Raimo Kangro; their children are writer Maarja Kangro, artist Kirke Kangro [et] and cultural critic Anna-Magdaleena Kangro.

Poetry (a selection)

Children's poetry (a selection)

Fiction (a selection)

Fiction for children (a selection)

Translations

Selected translations

Barbara and the Summer Dogs

Barbara and the Autumn Dogs

Bundle the Piglet

Comrade Kid and the Grown-Ups

Felix the Hedgehog series

A Half of a Dog

Hello-Hello

Juku, Kalle and Klabautermann in Tallinn

Kristiina, the Middle One

Ludwig the Snowman´s Lucky Day

The More the Merrier

Potatoes, Cows and Cosmonauts

Tales of Miriam

The Tilk Family Goes to the Song Festival

Velvet and Sawdust

The Virgin Mary´s Four Days

Awards