![Discover the children's book 'Varis, joka halusi olla satakieli' by illustrator and author Elli Maanpää.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/e938ea7c-cfaf-4e17-b9c8-36900912f3e1_rw_1200.png?h=742dae1e79a3c69cc221777cd541c4ea)
Discover the children's book 'Varis, joka halusi olla satakieli' by illustrator and author Elli Maanpää.
![This colorful picture book is brought to life with cute drawings and illustrations.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/f960f034-624b-4ce1-b3e4-254a6805f913_rw_1200.png?h=95d88e948a390c1a6163506fd055e15f)
This colorful picture book is brought to life with cute drawings and illustrations.
![Elli Maanpää's adorable drawing of the main character crow embarking on a quest, with the support of his bear friend, from her enchanting children's book illustration.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/64f98bcb-219b-45ff-9885-e0693b4edde2_rw_1920.png?h=d0708769d9a3e0b8bd076d1d352292d9)
The Crow yearns to ascend to the Nightingale's glamorous tree. However, to be accepted, Crow must master 100 languages, a daunting task.
![In Elli Maanpää's captivating illustration, the determined crow learns languages from various zoo animals, including a lion, moose, mouse, horse, and fox, as depicted in her charming picture book.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/85f42df2-9e04-4776-8608-948226976e28_rw_1920.png?h=a93f0bca01d81f1da4b6e29c2a73aa06)
Undeterred, Crow embarks on a heartwarming journey of learning, seeking the help of the animals in the zoo.
![Elli Maanpää's delightful illustration captures the moment when the crow learns to growl like a tiger, with the assistance of actual tigers, in her vibrant and colorful children's book illustration.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/fc4875b3-6ae6-43af-b54c-1a6fd2b33c82_rw_1920.png?h=1398198835d551a70173ea7d176197ef)
With determination and the support of his newfound friends, Crow sets out to achieve his dream. Illustrations by Elli Maanpää.
![The main character is the cute Crow.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/cda5298b-3802-407e-b58a-358363a0f2f3_rw_1920.png?h=d8c5e66c770f7c48f3077eb151451d9d)
The main character is the cute Crow.
![Panda Illustration by Elli Maanpää.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/e50b2d88-9d4f-46f4-8b35-fd81c269934a_rw_1920.png?h=9cc6cb19ca10fc11d08f7ce9d1b3b2db)
Panda Illustration by Elli Maanpää.
![The animals in the zoo originate from various parts of the world.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/2fb4deed-ff27-444b-b217-a05065d12d29_rw_1920.png?h=b5f38eeb91c8e1db60cb0ed3e3854c27)
The animals in the zoo originate from various parts of the world.
![Zoo life by Elli Maanpää.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/78ed166c-489d-48c5-9078-c08c412069bf_rw_1920.png?h=37619e83c0278e1ac512d5160c1a529d)
Zoo life by Elli Maanpää.
![Charming illustrations of animal friends by Elli Maanpää.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/4ff9b289-4ab6-44dd-b202-7807d5735611_rw_1920.png?h=53a3da16ee874b26bcac71f82a3df2e8)
Charming illustrations of animal friends by Elli Maanpää.
![Cute drawings by Elli Maanpää: Bear in whimsical style.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/e6b8b413-d35d-4609-bd11-2f75a9a14ab1_rw_1920.png?h=1e8c1e11b3791835fa3b59b79d4ca150)
Cute drawings by Elli Maanpää: Bear in whimsical style.
![Zoo animals by Elli Maanpää: Vibrant lion illustration.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/bfedce7c-c2df-4b03-b23b-50b6dd56ecd9_rw_1200.png?h=95498ddce78ba951a620115a7c6337c9)
Zoo animals by Elli Maanpää: Vibrant lion illustration.
![The Crow longs to join the Nightingale's fanciful tree.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/09f46917-910c-40ba-969f-1b2413dd5d83_rw_1920.png?h=db43311078cdf8cd358d53dcd088db42)
The Crow longs to join the Nightingale's fanciful tree.
![Elli Maanpää's intricate pattern design features the main character crow, bringing charm and whimsy to her captivating children's book illustration.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/9ce8772b-eaea-4c06-8b65-f3e41de202f8_rw_1920.png?h=3702ec1c00669e65e460d8db4a0fae48)
Elli Maanpää's cute pattern design features the main character crow.
![Elli Maanpää, author and illustrator, proudly holds he cute picture book at the book launch party in Oodi Helsinki.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/1b7e9e2e-ee13-4c6a-a5a9-801d13fa85e6_rw_1200.jpeg?h=43931231a202382f7ad12be708151bb9)
Elli Maanpää, author and illustrator, proudly holds he cute picture book at the book launch party in Oodi Helsinki.
![Interview in Ulvilan Seutu newspaper with Elli Maanpää, Author and Illustrator of 'Varis, joka halusi olla satakieli' (The Crow Who Wanted To Be a Nightingale), about Becoming a Debut Children's Author During the Pandemic.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/4a6fdebd-db60-4ac0-b3fd-ae74b81fa624/299bacfa-ff89-46ba-b861-e7918c8c6495_rw_1920.jpeg?h=806d07b9116af8644956f3c5724d147b)
Interview in Ulvilan Seutu newspaper with Elli Maanpää, Author and Illustrator of 'Varis, joka halusi olla satakieli' (The Crow Who Wanted To Be a Nightingale), about Becoming a Debut Children's Author During the Pandemic.