Andrus Kivirähk

Andrus Kivirähk
Andrus Kivirähk presenting the new edition of the book "The Butterfly" at an autograph session during the jubilee celebrations of the Estonia Theatre house.
Born (1970-08-17) 17 August 1970
Tallinn, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Occupations
  • author
  • playwright
  • topical satirist
  • screenwriter
SpouseIlona Martson (also known as Ilona Kivirähk)
Children3, including Kaarin Kivirähk
Parent(s)Ants Kivirähk (father)
Ingrid Kivirähk (mother)
RelativesJuhan Kivirähk (brother)
Writing career
Period1990–present
Genres
Notable works
Notable awards

Andrus Kivirähk (born 17 August 1970) is an Estonian author, playwright, screenwriter, and satirist. He writes across genres for both adults and children, including satirical columns and screenplays. Many of his stories have been adapted into films. A number of his works have also been translated into multiple languages. Kivirähk has received awards in children's literature in Estonia and internationally. He often mixes elements of dark humor, Estonian folklore, fantasy, and social commentary in his writing.

As of 2004, his novel Rehepapp ehk November (Old Barny or November) had sold 25,000 copies, making him the most popular Estonian writer of the 21st century. His book The Man Who Spoke Snakish (Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu, 2007) has been one of the top-selling books in Estonia. He is known for his children's series Lotte, Oskar and the Things, and Sirli, Siim ja saladused (Sirli, Siim and the Secrets). His works Lotte and Rehepapp ehk November have been adapted for the screen.

Early life

Andrus Kivirähk, in July 2009 in Käsmu, Estonia

He was born in Tallinn on August 17, 1970. His mother, Ingrid Kivirähk (née Kasesalu, 1931–2024), was a puppeteer and actor at the Estonian Puppet Theatre (Nukuteater).[1] His father, actor and theatre director Ants Kivirähk, died when he was fifteen.[2]: cf  He grew up with an older brother, Juhan Kivirähk, a sociologist.

He graduated from Tallinn 32nd Secondary School in 1988. He continued his education at the University of Tartu, where he studied journalism.[3]: cf : 5 [4]: cf  As a schoolboy, he got paid five-rouble money orders for his short stories, which he picked up from the Press House on Pärnu Road.[5]: cf  He graduated from university in 1993.[6]

While studying journalism at Tartu University, he continued to work with Pikker. During his fourth year at university, he joined the cultural department of the daily newspaper Eesti Päevaleht. It was here, from 1992 to 1993, that the character he is most well-known for, Ivan Orav, was written. Kivirähk developed stories about Orav by drawing on chapters from a contemporary history textbook and reimagining the events through Orav's distorted and humorous perspective.[5]: cf [7] He has contributed weekly satirical columns to Eesti Päevaleht and many of his books first appeared in the newspaper before becoming books.[8][9][10]

Career

Literary career

Andrus Kivirähk at the annual Literary Street festival 2021 in Tallinn, Estonia

His early humor writing used clichés, exaggerations, intentionally integrated strange elements, and wordplay to draw attention to and to poke fun at societal and political problems.[3]: cf : 5  These techniques later influenced his satirical writing and journalism. Kivirähk's writing style was heavily inspired by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald.[4]: cf [4]: cf  His writing contains folk-oriented humour found similar to that in the works of Oskar Luts. The focus on national issues he integrates into his writing is also similar to the writing of Anton Hansen Tammsaare.[11][9] He also shares elements of dark humour and social allegory similar to the satire and magical realism of Mikhail Bulgakov.[9] The novel inspired a 2001 stage play, a 2013 opera, and the 2017 film adaptation November, directed by Rainer Sarnet.[9][12]: 44  His 2007 fantasy novel The Man Who Spoke Snakish (Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu) explores the decline of ancient Estonian culture.[13][14]: cf [15]: cf [12]: 44 

Kivirähk's work has created space for modern Estonian fiction based on traditional stories and folklore.[16][3]: cf : 5  Kivirähk's reclamation of satire in the genre of folklore has been credited by scholars, such as Piret Noorhani, as representing a form of postmodernist national literature that uses tactics from comedy, like irony and parody, to both critique national identity and revive it.[12]: 44  By subverting traditional categories and beliefs, his writing brings folklore out of the historical record and allows it to be reinterpreted.[17]: cf  His work often contains elements of examining the past and memory. Many of his characters gain empathy for the past throughout their interactions.[3]: 7 

Kivirähk is also a children's author, with over a dozen published children's books.[3]: 5 : 5 [3]: 7 : 7 [3]: 5 His 1999 book Sirli, Siim ja saladused[18] explores loneliness and dream worlds. The Lotte series began with Lotte reis lõunamaale (2002)[19] and continued with Leiutajateküla Lotte (2006).[20] He also wrote Sibulad ja šokolaad [Onions and Chocolate] in 2002.[21]

Kivirähk's work has gained international recognition, with his writings translated into over 20 languages.[12]: cf : 44 

LanguageYearTitle (English)Title (Estonian)Translated titleTranslatorPublisher
Dutch2015The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuDe man die de taal van slangen sprak[22]Prometheus
English2015The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuThe Man Who Spoke Snakish[23]Christopher MoseleyBlack Cat
Finnish2018Carnival and Potato SaladKarneval ja kartulisalatKun Musti muni mummon[24][25]WSOY
2016Poo and SpringKaka ja kevadKoiranne alkaa kohta kukkia[26]Otava
2008Lotte from GadgetvilleLeiutajateküla Lotte[20]Keksijäkylän Lotta[27]Otava
2000Old Barny or NovemberRehepapp ehk NovemberRiihiukko[28]Kaisu LahikainenOtava
French2013The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuL'Homme qui savait la langue des serpents[29]Jean-Pierre MinaudierÉditions Le Tripode
2017The ButterflyLiblikasLe Papillon[30]Éditions Le Tripode
2014Old Barny or NovemberRehepapp ehk NovemberLes Groseilles de novembre[31]Éditions Le Tripode
German2015A Frog KissKonna musi[32]Frösche küssen[33]Willegoos
2015Poo and SpringKaka ja kevadDer Schiet und das Frühjahr[34]Willegoos
2017The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuDer Mann, der mit Schlangen sprach[35]Klett-Cotta
2015Poo and SpringKaka ja kevadDe Schiet un dat Fröhjohr (Low German)[36]Plaggenhauer
Hungarian2005Blue WagonHelesinine vagunKék vagon[37]Kráter Műhely Egyesület
2008Sirli, Siim and the SecretsSirli, Siim ja saladusedSári, Samu és a titkok[38]Cerkabella
2011BreviaryBreviáriumBreviárium[39]Észt Intézet / Pluralica
2015The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuAz ember, aki beszélte a kígyók nyelvét[40]Typotex
2018Old Barny or NovemberRehepapp ehk NovemberÖrdöngős idők[41]Gondolat Kiadói Kör
2021Blue Horned AnimalSinine sarvedega loomSzépséges kék állat[42]Gondolat Kiadói Kör
Italian2019Lotte's Journey SouthLotte reis lõunamaaleLotte. L'avventuroso viaggio al sud[43]De Bastiani
2022The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuL'uomo che sapeva la lingua dei serpenti[44]La nave di Teseo
Latvian2019Lotte from GadgetvilleLeiutajateküla LotteLote no Izgudrotāju ciema[45]Zvaigzne ABC
2018Oskar and the ThingsOskar ja asjad[46]Oskars un lietas[47]Liels un mazs
2016Carnival and Potato SaladKarneval ja kartulisalatKarnevāls un kartupeļu salāti[48]Liels un mazs
2013Lotte's Journey SouthLotte reis lõunamaaleLotes ceļojums uz dienvidiem[49]Zvaigzne ABC
2012Poo and SpringKaka ja kevadKaka un pavasaris[50]Liels un mazs
2009Sirli, Siim and the SecretsSirli, Siim ja saladusedSirli, Sīms un noslēpumi[51]Liels un mazs
2022The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuVīrs, kas zināja čūskuvārdus[52]Latvijas Mediji
2012The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuVīrs, kas zināja čūskuvārdus[53]Lauku Avīze
Lithuanian2010Sirli, Siim and the SecretsSirli, Siim ja saladusedSirlė, Simas ir slėpiniai[54]Kronta
2020The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuŽmogus, mokėjęs gyvačių kalbą[55]Agnė Bernotaitė-JakubčionienėAukso žuvys
2023Old Barny or NovemberRehepapp ehk NovemberJaujininkas[56]Milda KurpnieceAukso žuvys
Polish2018Oskar and the ThingsOskar ja asjadOskar i rzeczy[57]Widnokrąg
2020The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuCzłowiek, koji znał mowę węży[58]Anna Michalczuk-PodleckiMarpress
2021Old Barny or NovemberRehepapp ehk NovemberListopadowe porzeczki[59]Anna Michalczuk-PodleckiWydawnictwo Literackie
Russian2014The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuПоследний, кто знал змеиную молвь (Posledniy, kto znal zmeinuyu molv)[60]Октопус
2019Oskar and the ThingsOskar ja asjadОскар и вещи (Oskar i veshchi)[61]КПД
2017Lotte's Journey SouthLotte reis lõunamaaleПутешествие Лотты в тёплые края (Puteshestviye Lotty v tyoplyye kraya)[62]Eesti Joonisfilm
2016Carnival and Potato SaladKarneval ja kartulisalatКарнавал и картофельный салат (Karnaval i kartofel'nyy salat)[63]Varrak
2014A Frog KissKonna musiПоцелуй лягушку! (Potseluy lyagushku!)[64]Varrak
2010Poo and SpringKaka ja kevadВесна и какашка (Vesna i kakashka)[65]Varrak
2009Limpa and the PiratesLimpa ja mereröövlidЛимпа и пираты (Limpa i piraty)[66]Varrak
2009Lotte from GadgetvilleLeiutajateküla LotteЛотте из Деревни Изобретателей (Lotte iz Derevni Izobretateley)[67]Eesti Päevaleht
2008GiraffeKaelkirjak[68]Жираф (Zhiraf)[69]КПД
2008Sirli, Siim and the SecretsSirli, Siim ja saladusedСирли, Сийм и секреты (Sirli, Siym i sekrety)[70]КПД
Slovenian2015Sirli, Siim and the SecretsSirli, Siim ja saladusedSara, Simon in skrivnosti[71]KUD Sodobnost International
Spanish2017The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnuEl hombre que hablaba serpiente[72]Impedimenta
Japanese2021The Man Who Spoke SnakishMees, kes teadis ussisõnu蛇の言葉を話した男 (Hebi no kotoba o hanashita otoko)[73]Ryoko SekiguchiKawade Shobo Shinsha

He has been a member of the Estonian Writers' Union (in Estonian: Eesti Kirjanike Liit) since 1996.[74]: cf 

Kivirähk in 2024

Broadcast journalism career

Since 1995, Kivirähk has co-hosted the satirical weekly radio show, Rahva Oma Kaitse (The People's Own Defense), on the Raadio 2 channel of Estonian public broadcaster ERR alongside Mart Juur.[75][76] The weekly live broadcast provides commentary on domestic and international politics.[77][78] The show celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025.[77] The weekly program combines journalism with comedic takes on current events. The show broadcasts live every Tuesday at 19:00 with replays on Sundays at 12:00.[77][78]

Stage and screen career

Kivirähk has written several plays and screenplays.[3]: cf [79][80][5]: cf  He often writes plays with absurd humor.[9][12]: 43–57 [4]: cf  As with his other work, it often engages with Estonian history. He debuted with Vanamehed seitsmendalt in 1992.[81] In 2000, he wrote and directed Papagoide päevad at the Estonian Drama Theatre. He adapted his novel Rehepapp for the stage in 2001. Other works include Adolf Rühka lühikene elu (2005) and Voldemar (2007), directed by Merle Karusoo.[81][82]He wrote and directed Köster at the Tallinn City Theatre in 2016.[83][84] Recent plays include Kaarnakivi perenaine (2017) and Isamaa pääsukesed (2018).[85][86]

Kivirähk co-wrote the screenplay for the animated feature Lotte from Gadgetville (2006) with directors Heiki Ernits and Janno Põldma. He also wrote scripts for Lotte ja kuukivi saladus (2011) and Lotte ja kadunud lohed (2019).[3]: cf : 5 [87] In 2023, he wrote and appeared in the hybrid film Kaka, kevad ja teised.[88][89] In television, he wrote the comedy mini-series Vabariigi valvur (1994–1995).

Awards and honors

Andrus Kivirähk has received recognition for his contributions to Estonian literature, drama, and journalism. He has earned both domestic and international awards throughout his career.[90] His literary work was honored by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, and he has received the state's prestigious Order of the White Star, fifth class.[91]: cf  Internationally, his novel The Man Who Spoke Snakish gained significant traction. In France, he won the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire in 2014.[92]: cf  He also had multiple nominations for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in the field of children's literature.[93]: cf  He has received recognition for his work from the general public with his recurring success in the Nukits Competition, in which Estonian children vote for their favorite authors.[79]: cf  He was the winner of the reader-nominated award in the Nukits Competition in 2006, 2008, and 2010.[81]

YearAwardsWorkCategoryResultRef.
2020Nukits CompetitionThe Ghost and FacebookChildren's Choice1st place[90]
2018Annual Children's Literature Award of the Cultural Endowment of EstoniaTilda and the Dust AngelChildren's LiteratureWon[90][94]
2018"Järje Hoidja" Award of the Tallinn Central LibraryTilda and the Dust AngelChildren's LiteratureWon[90][94]
2018Good Children's BookTilda and the Dust AngelChildren's LiteratureSelected[90]
2016Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardCareer achievementChildren's LiteratureCandidate[90]
2016Tartu Prize for Children's LiteratureOskar and the ThingsChildhood PrizeWon[90]
2016Eduard Vilde Literary AwardOskar and the ThingsLiteratureWon[81][5]: cf 
2016Nukits CompetitionCarnival and Potato SaladChildren's Choice2nd place[90]
2015Good Children's BookOskar and the ThingsChildren's LiteratureSelected[90]
2015The White RavensBig ToellChildren's LiteratureSelected[90]
2014Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire (France)The Man Who Spoke SnakishBest Foreign NovelWon[92]
2013Jānis Baltvilks Prize (Latvia)Poo and SpringChildren's LiteratureWon[90]
2013Good Children's BookA Frog KissChildren's LiteratureSelected[90]
2012Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardCareer achievementChildren's LiteratureCandidate[90]
2011Jānis Baltvilks Prize (Latvia)Lotte from GadgetvilleChildren's LiteratureWon[90]
2010Nukits CompetitionPoo and SpringChildren's Choice1st place[90]
2010Children and Young Adult Jury (Latvia)Sirli, Siim and the SecretsChildren's Literature2nd place[90]
2008IBBY Honour ListLotte from GadgetvilleChildren's LiteratureSelected[90]
2008Nukits CompetitionLotte from GadgetvilleChildren's Choice1st place[90]
2007Republic of Estonia State Culture AwardLotte from Gadgetville & playsCultureWon[90]
2006Nukits CompetitionLimpa and the PiratesChildren's Choice1st place[90][95]
2005Raisin of the Year AwardBed-time stories for Estonian fathersChildren's LiteratureWon[90]
2004The Order of the White Star (V class)Service to CultureState DecorationHonored[90]
2004Nukits CompetitionLotte's Journey SouthChildren's Choice2nd place[90]
2004"Järje Hoidja" Award of the Tallinn Central LibraryLimpa and the PiratesChildren's LiteratureWon[90]
2000Annual Cultural Endowment of Estonia AwardLotte (for the animated feature film Lotte, together with Heiki Ernits, Janno Põldma, Regina Lukk-Toompere and Olav Ehala)Audio-visual ArtsWon[90]

Personal life

Kivirähk is married to journalist and translator Ilona Martson (also known as Ilona Kivirähk). She is the editor-in-chief of the children's magazine Täheke.[96] They have three daughters: Kaarin, Liisa, and Teele.[2]: cf  Their first grandchild was born in March 2024.[97] Their eldest daughter is art critic and curator, Kaarin Kivirähk.[2]

Citations

  1. ↑ Postimees 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Vapper 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Kumberg 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Kenk 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Kenk 2018.
  6. ↑ Eesti Üliõpilaste Selts 2026.
  7. ↑ Kivirähk 1995b.
  8. ↑ Delfi Meedia 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 Estonian Literature Centre 2026.
  10. ↑ Kivirähk 2007.
  11. ↑ Heinapuu & Kikas 2004.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 Sõrmus 2015.
  13. ↑ Kivirähk 2007b.
  14. ↑ Väljataga 2007.
  15. ↑ Everand 2026.
  16. ↑ Kivirähk 2014b.
  17. ↑ Noorhani 2002.
  18. ↑ Kivirähk 1999.
  19. ↑ Kivirähk 2002a.
  20. 1 2 Kivirähk 2006.
  21. ↑ Kivirähk 2002b.
  22. ↑ Kivirähk 2015c.
  23. ↑ Kivirähk 2015d.
  24. ↑ Kivirähk 2018a.
  25. ↑ Kivirähk 2015a.
  26. ↑ Kivirähk 2016.
  27. ↑ Kivirähk 2008c.
  28. ↑ Kivirähk 2000.
  29. ↑ Kivirähk 2013a.
  30. ↑ Kivirähk 2017d.
  31. ↑ Kivirähk 2014a.
  32. ↑ Kivirähk 2013.
  33. ↑ Kivirähk 2015e.
  34. ↑ Kivirähk 2015f.
  35. ↑ Kivirähk 2017c.
  36. ↑ Kivirähk 2015g.
  37. ↑ Kivirähk 2005.
  38. ↑ Kivirähk 2008d.
  39. ↑ Kivirähk 2011.
  40. ↑ Kivirähk 2015h.
  41. ↑ Kivirähk 2018b.
  42. ↑ Kivirähk 2021a.
  43. ↑ Kivirähk 2019b.
  44. ↑ Kivirähk 2022.
  45. ↑ Kivirähk 2019c.
  46. ↑ Kivirähk 2015b.
  47. ↑ Kivirähk 2018c.
  48. ↑ Kivirähk 2016b.
  49. ↑ Kivirähk 2013b.
  50. ↑ Kivirähk 2012b.
  51. ↑ Kivirähk 2009d.
  52. ↑ Kivirähk 2022b.
  53. ↑ Kivirähk 2012a.
  54. ↑ Kivirähk 2010b.
  55. ↑ Kivirähk 2020.
  56. ↑ Kivirähk 2023.
  57. ↑ Kivirähk 2018d.
  58. ↑ Kivirähk 2020b.
  59. ↑ Kivirähk 2021b.
  60. ↑ Kivirähk 2014c.
  61. ↑ Kivirähk 2019.
  62. ↑ Kivirähk 2017a.
  63. ↑ Kivirähk 2016d.
  64. ↑ Kivirähk 2014d.
  65. ↑ Kivirähk 2010a.
  66. ↑ Kivirähk 2009b.
  67. ↑ Kivirähk 2009c.
  68. ↑ Kivirähk 1995a.
  69. ↑ Kivirähk 2008a.
  70. ↑ Kivirähk 2008b.
  71. ↑ Kivirähk 2015i.
  72. ↑ Kivirähk 2017e.
  73. ↑ Kivirähk 2021c.
  74. ↑ Eesti Äriregister 2026.
  75. ↑ Eesti Rahvusringhääling 2026.
  76. ↑ Fotografiska Tallinn 2025.
  77. 1 2 3 Apple Podcasts 2026.
  78. 1 2 Eesti Rahvusringhääling 2026b.
  79. 1 2 Eesti Lastekirjanduse Keskus 2019.
  80. ↑ Eesti Lastekirjanduse Keskus 2026.
  81. 1 2 3 4 Eesti Teatri Agentuur 2026.
  82. ↑ Estonian Drama Theatre 2026a.
  83. ↑ Tallinn City Theatre 2026.
  84. ↑ Eesti Rahvusringhääling 2016.
  85. ↑ Endla Theatre 2026.
  86. ↑ Estonian Drama Theatre 2026b.
  87. ↑ Berlin International Film Festival 2026.
  88. ↑ Eesti Rahvusringhääling 2026c.
  89. ↑ Kivirähk 2009a.
  90. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 IBBY 2022.
  91. ↑ Eesti Kultuurkapital 2026.
  92. 1 2 Le Tripode 2015.
  93. ↑ Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2025.
  94. 1 2 Kivirähk 2018e.
  95. ↑ Kivirähk 2004.
  96. ↑ Kulli 2005.
  97. ↑ TV3 Portaal 2024.

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  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2004). Limpa ja mereröövlid [Limpa and the Pirates] (in Estonian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2006). Leiutajateküla Lotte [Lotte from Gadgetville] (in Estonian). Eesti Joonisfilm.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2007b). Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Estonian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2009a). Kaka ja kevad [Poo and Spring] (in Estonian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2013). Konna musi [A Frog Kiss] (in Estonian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2014b). Suur Tõll [Big Toell] (in Estonian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015a). Karneval ja kartulisalat [Carnival and Potato Salad] (in Estonian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015b). Oskar ja asjad [Oskar and the Things] (in Estonian). Film Distribution.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2018e). Tilda ja tolmuingel [Tilda and the Dust Angel] (in Estonian). FD Distribution.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015c). De man die de taal van slangen sprak [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Dutch). Prometheus.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015d). The Man Who Spoke Snakish. Translated by Christopher Moseley. Black Cat. ISBN 978-0-8021-2412-8.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2018a). Kun Musti muni mummon [Carnival and Potato Salad] (in Finnish). WSOY.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2016). Koiranne alkaa kohta kukkia [Poo and Spring] (in Finnish). Otava.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015e). Frösche küssen [A Frog Kiss] (in German). Willegoos.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015f). Der Schiet und das Frühjahr [Poo and Spring] (in German). Willegoos.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2017c). Der Mann, der mit Schlangen sprach [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in German). Klett-Cotta. ISBN 978-3-608-98107-0.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015g). De Schiet un dat Fröhjohr [Poo and Spring] (in Low German). Plaggenhauer.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2008d). Sári, Samu és a titkok [Sirli, Siim and the Secrets] (in Hungarian). Cerkabella.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015h). Az ember, aki beszélte a kígyók nyelvét [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Hungarian). Typotex.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2018b). Ördöngős idők [Old Barny or November] (in Hungarian). Gondolat Kiadói Kör.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2019c). Lote no Izgudrotāju ciema [Lotte from Gadgetville] (in Latvian). Zvaigzne ABC.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2018c). Oskars un lietas [Oskar and the Things] (in Latvian). Liels un mazs.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2016b). Karnevāls un kartupeļu salāti [Carnival and Potato Salad] (in Latvian). Liels un mazs.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2013b). Lotes ceļojums uz dienvidiem [Lotte's Journey South] (in Latvian). Zvaigzne ABC.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2012a). Vīrs, kas zināja čūskuvārdus [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Latvian). Lauku Avīze.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2018d). Oskar i rzeczy [Oskar and the Things] (in Polish). Widnokrąg.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2014c). Последний, кто знал змеиную молвь [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Russian). Октопус. ISBN 978-9949-9334-8-8.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2017a). Путешествие Лотты в тёплые края [Lotte's Journey South] (in Russian). Eesti Joonisfilm.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2016d). Карнавал и картофельный салат [Carnival and Potato Salad] (in Russian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2014d). Поцелуй лягушку! [A Frog Kiss] (in Russian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2010a). Весна и какашка [Poo and Spring] (in Russian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2009b). Лимпа и пираты [Limpa and the Pirates] (in Russian). Varrak.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2009c). Лотте из Деревни Изобретателей [Lotte from Gadgetville] (in Russian). Eesti Päevaleht.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2008a). Жираф [Giraffe] (in Russian). КПД.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2008b). Сирли, Siim ja saladused [Sirli, Siim and the Secrets] (in Russian). КПД.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2015i). Sara, Simon in skrivnosti [Sirli, Siim and the Secrets] (in Slovenian). KUD Sodobnost International.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2017e). El hombre que hablaba serpiente [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Spanish). Impedimenta. ISBN 978-84-16542-84-0.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2005). Kék vagon [Blue Wagon] (in Hungarian). Kráter Műhely Egyesület.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2010b). Sirlė, Simas ir slėpiniai [Sirli, Siim and the Secrets] (in Lithuanian). Kronta.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2022). L'uomo che sapeva la lingua dei serpenti [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Italian). La nave di Teseo.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2022b). Vīrs, kas zināja čūskuvārdus [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Latvian). Latvijas Mediji.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2012b). Kaka un pavasaris [Poo and Spring] (in Latvian). Liels un mazs.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2009d). Sirli, Sīms un noslēpumi [Sirli, Siim and the Secrets] (in Latvian). Liels un mazs.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2020b). Człowiek, koji znał mowę węży [The Man Who Spoke Snakish] (in Polish). Translated by Anna Michalczuk-Podlecki. Marpress.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2008c). Keksijäkylän Lotta [Lotte from Gadgetville] (in Finnish). Otava.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2021b). Listopadowe porzeczki [Old Barny or November] (in Polish). Wydawnictwo Literackie.
  • Kivirähk, Andrus (2019). Оскар и вещи [Oskar and the Things] (in Russian). КПД.
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