From the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum comes an emotionally resonant, "richly imagined" picture book about trust, worry, and loyalty between a father and daughter.

Mina and her father live in a hollowed-out tree stump on the edge of a pond on the edge of a forest. Nothing ever bothers Mina, until one day, her father brings home a suspicious surprise from the woods.

Should Mina trust her father — or listen to her own instincts? (From Paula Wiseman Books)

Mina is for ages 4 to 8.

Mina is a finalist for the 2022 Governor General's Literary Award for young people's literature — illustrated books. The winner will be announced on Nov. 16, 2022.

Matthew Forsythe is an author and illustrator from Toronto. He is also the creator behind the picture book Pokko and the Drum.