Edgar Valter (21 September 1929 - 4 March 2006) was an Estonian writer and illustrator of children's books, with over 170 books to his name, through 57 years of activity (1948-2005). His most famous creation is the Pokuraamat (The book of pokus). September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

First published in 1994, the Pokuraamat tells the tale of pokus. A poku is a grass mound that grows in south-eastern Estonian bogs. In the book, Valter interprets pokus as animated child-like creatures, the grass actually being their golden head hair, which grows down to their feet. Its central theme, other than amusing its readers, is emphasizing the need to respect and to live in harmony with nature.

External links

• Incomplete illustrated bibliography (in Estonian)
• Obituary (in Estonian)
• The Project Pokuland (in English and Estonian). Includes photos, sample art work, and more information about Edgar Valter.