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Micul Prinț, de Saint Exupery

Șc. Gim. Nr. 11, Oradea

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Review of another story from another country- The Little Prince (France)

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Review of another story from another country- The Little Prince (France)

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Today it's time to expand our knowledge and learn about other cultures than ours....The first grade students of Școala Profesională Bălțești read the book written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 1943 by the name of ”Le Petit Prince” (which is also known as ”The Little Prince” across many countries including ours where the name translates as ”Micul Prinț”).

My students loved it as it's suitable for their ages (8-12) and it promotes values like love, responsibility, imagination and friendship. The story is well known in our country and fragments of the text are studied across grades as it's the perfect example of an book who shows great values and gives out good examples for children of alperfect l ages.

I loved it too and I recommend it for the beautiful manner of storytelling, character development, shared values and easy difficulty of reading which makes it a book for an interactive lesson and share of culture.

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Today, the children of Preparatory Class A stepped into the world of stories by reading "The orange and the sunflower."

With vivid imagination and great enthusiasm, they created expressive drawings inspired by the story, illustrating their favorite moments.

The little ones were delighted to discover that the sunflower chose the orange as its tiny home — a detail that brought smiles and sparked curiosity.

It was a day full of color, creativity, and the joy of reading!

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Daughter of the old woman and the daughter of the old man

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Daughter of the old woman and the daughter of the old man

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Author: Ion Creangă

Country: Romania

Recommended age for reading: 5-11

Promoted Values: kindness, generosity, modesty, family and respect

Why do I recommend it?

Because of the positive values it shares along the story. The lecture illustrates the importance of good traits that are found in the protagonist of the story (The Old Man's daughter) in comparison to those of the antagonist (The Old Woman's Daughter), who's traits of malice and laziness. Showing the contrast between the two of them, the story also underlines the outcome of their actions and makes it clear who should be the role model, making it an ideal lecture for young children.

Belows the simplified english translation of the story:

Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman. Each had a daughter — the man’s daughter was kind and hardworking, while the woman’s daughter was lazy and rude.

One day, the old man’s daughter was sent to spin by a well. She worked so hard that her hands bled, and the spindle fell into the well. Scared, she jumped in after it — and found herself in a magical land.

There, she helped everyone she met: she baked bread for an oven, shook apples from a tree, and worked for Mother Winter (Baba Iarna), who rewarded her with gold and kindness for her hard work.

When she returned home, covered in gold, the jealous old woman sent her own daughter to do the same. But the lazy girl refused to help anyone and was rude to Mother Winter. So instead of gold, she was sent home covered in tar.

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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We evaluated the book The Little Prince that we read with my 4 students. Although this book is considered a children's book, we agree that it is actually a book that teaches lessons to adults as well. The book is on the list of the most read books in Türkiye. This book, which is a philosophical book, comes across us with its fairy-tale-like feature in our conversations with Tilki. It is a book that is shown as an example when the subject of fairy tales is discussed. We loved this book very much. We created a mind map of the words we liked in the book, I am sharing it with you.

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Serpil Ulusoy/ Hanife Uysal Middle School/ Türkiye 

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The students gave a small performance on the story of the little prince that we chose from French literature. This work, which is also known in our country, is loved by children and adults alike.

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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Meral Tuncel's students evaluate the book The Little Prince

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by Behic Ak

book recommended by students of Hanife Uysal School in Turkey

review by students of second grade B, from the "Captain Aviator Mircea T. Bădulescu" Junior High School in Buzău

coordinating teacher, Chiriac Georgeta

Age recommanded 6-8 years

One of our favorite games, especially when traveling by car, is to look at the clouds and compare them to different objects or beings. Although skyscrapers are not built in our country, the teacher challenged us to imagine what we would see, what we would hear, how we would feel if we lived on the upper floors. Some of us said that we would have the feeling that we were floating above the clouds, others think that it would be complete silence and others say that they would be afraid of heights.

The book by Turkish writer Behic Ak took us with little Koko and her dog, Bonbon, on an imaginary journey above the city, on the wings of a cloud transformed into an airplane. The two also build houses in the clouds for the cats on a roof.

People's amazement is predictable, and their desire to have a house in the clouds is an invitation to readers to dream.

We then made drawings inspired by this story and created texts with events we imagined, in case a cloud entered our room and transformed according to our wishes.

Here is the text created by our colleague, Urmuzache Leonard:

"My friend, Teo, and I were at the seaside in Greece. We were in our room building Lego planes. A little cloud came in through the half-open window. Teo warned me that we had a guest. Astonished, we got up from the table and slowly approached him. To our surprise, the cloud began to speak:

_Hello, kids! I can transform into whatever you want.

_Really?! Great! I said. I've always wanted to fly a supersonic plane. What do you think? Can you do that?

_Of course! said the little cloud.

Suddenly it became a plane that, to our surprise, although it seemed supersonic, did not make that deafening noise we expected.

_Where do you want to go? asked the supersonic plane then.

_I've always wanted to take a trip around the world, Teo said excitedly, looking at me questioningly.

I agreed, of course.

Thus began our journey through Egypt, India, Australia, Canada and Spain. Each place was different, but at the same time, enchanting. We watched the sunset over the pyramids, extinguished the fakirs' torches at our supersonic speed, chased kangaroos in Australia and flew over the endless polar expanses.

The most interesting part of the trip took place in Spain. above the Camp Nou stadium, home to my favorite team, Barcelona. There was a lot of joy in the stadium: my favorite team had scored. I felt like I was floating with happiness. Teo also wanted to see a match of his favorite team, Real Madrid, but unfortunately it was not taking place at that time.

In the evening we arrived at the house in Greece. My parents were worried about our absence, but they were very happy that we had returned safely to them. ”

Thanks for the recommendation! It was a joy to read this book!

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Review written by Franciszek, Michał, Szymon and Błażej from Primary School nr 22 in Wrocław, Poland 

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Review written by Franciszek, Michał, Szymon and Błażej from Primary School nr 22 in Wrocław, Poland 

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Student Name: Franciszek, Michał, Szymon and Błażej

Grade: 7st class

Teacher: Karolina Całus

School: Primary School nr 22 in Wrocław, Poland

Title of the Book: The Little Prince

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Country od Origin: France

Book Review – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince is a touching and sentimental story about a young boy who travels from planet to planet. The main character is the Little Prince – a kind, curious and sensitive boy who asks some important questions. The other main character is the Pilot, who meets the Little Prince in the desert and listens to his story. The book instructs us in valuable things like love, friendship, responsibility, and the importance of seeing with the heart and not with the eyes. Some of the most popular lessons are: "What is essential is invisible to the eye."

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Review written by Julia I. from SP 22 in Wrocław, Poland

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Review written by Julia I. from SP 22 in Wrocław, Poland

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Student Name: Julia I.

Grade: 7st class

Teacher: Karolina Całus

School: Primary School nr 22 in Wrocław, Poland

Title of the Book: The Little Prince

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Country od Origin: France

The Little Prince is a timeless book for all ages, written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The main character, the Little Prince, is a young boy who lived on a small asteroid called B-116. One day, he decided to leave his asteroid, where he lived with his companion, Rose. During his journey, he visited different asteroids, each home to a person showing a bad trait. He also traveled to Earth, where he met the Fox, who showed him what true friendship looks like, and the Snake, who reminded him of the passing of time. The Little Prince is seemingly a childrens book, but its content also carries important lessons for adults. Its worth reading because everybody can learn many things, such as the fact that true friendship requires time, consistency, and responsibility.

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Book Review: Little Red Riding Hoodtudent name: Șontică Luca ȘtefanGrade: 1st GradePrimary School Teacher: Gheorghe RodicaSchool: George Emil Palade Secondary School, BuzăuTitle of the book: Little Red Riding HoodAuthor: Brothers GrimmCountry of Origin: European folkloreRecommended Age for Reading: 3-8 years oldPromoted Values in the Book

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Book Review: Little Red Riding Hoodtudent name: Șontică Luca ȘtefanGrade: 1st GradePrimary School Teacher: Gheorghe RodicaSchool: George Emil Palade Secondary School, BuzăuTitle of the book: Little Red Riding HoodAuthor: Brothers GrimmCountry of Origin: European folkloreRecommended Age for Reading: 3-8 years oldPromoted Values in the Book

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Listening to parents – Little Red Riding Hood receives advice from her mother, and the story shows what can happen when we don’t follow it.

• Caution / Vigilance – It teaches us to be careful about whom we trust and not to believe strangers too easily.

• Courage – Even though she is young and naive, Little Red Riding Hood faces a dangerous situation.

• Kindness and caring for others – She goes to visit her sick grandmother, showing love and a helpful spirit.

• Hope and belief in good – Even in difficult moments, the story shows that good can triumph over evil.

• Heroism – The hunter is a symbol of the brave rescuer who steps in at the right moment, representing courage and justice.

• Responsibility – The story highlights the importance of being responsible with the tasks entrusted to us (the path, the package, the mission).

Hello! My name is Șontică Luca Ștefan, and today I’ve chosen to talk about the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

Short Presentation of the Book Little Red Riding Hood is a popular fairy tale collected from European folklore by the Brothers Grimm. It is a story recommended for children aged between 3 and 8. It’s an exciting tale that follows the adventures of a sweet little girl who, sent by her mother to take a package to her sick grandmother, strays from the path, tricked by a cunning wolf. After learning where she is going, the wolf gets to the grandmother’s house before her, eats the grandmother, and later does the same with Little Red Riding Hood. To my delight, a brave hunter appears in the story, cuts open the wolf’s belly, and saves both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother.

Why Did I Like It? I liked the story of Little Red Riding Hood because it manages to teach a life lesson in a simple and thrilling way. Little Red Riding Hood is an innocent, brave, and helpful girl, which is why many children

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Student Name: Mihai Ioan Grade: 1st Grade Primary School Teacher: Gheorghe Rodica School: George Emil Palade Secondary School, BuzăuTitle of the Book: The Snow Queen

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Student Name: Mihai Ioan Grade: 1st Grade Primary School Teacher: Gheorghe Rodica School: George Emil Palade Secondary School, BuzăuTitle of the Book: The Snow Queen

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Author: Hans Christian Andersen

Country of origin: Denmark

Recommended Age for Reading: 5+ years old

Promoted Values in the Book:

The Snow Queen is an original fairytale about devotion, bravery and the triumph of love. Andersen begins the tale with a mythic prologue: ˮOnce upon a time, there lived a wicked troll who invented a cursed mirrorˮ. This magic mirror has the power to distort one’s vision. What is good appears to be bad, and what is bad looks wonderful. When the mirror shatters, the pieces go all over the world. If a piece gets in one’s eye, then all that is beautiful seems ugly. If a piece gets in one’s heart, it turns into a lump of ice.

The story centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kai.

The moral of the story "The Snow Queen" is to keep a childlike heart. Gerda is kind and innocent and it is her heart which allows her to save Kay.

Why I recommend it:

What I liked the most is the part about the enchanted mirror and how it broke into little pieces.

I recommend ʺThe Snow Queen˝ because it is delightful and accessible and the negative topics make it a captivating reading.

It is a tale of friendship and love that every child should read it.

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Book Review: The Little PrinceBook Review: The Little Prince

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Student Name: Dumitru Carol Andrei and Dumitru Rhania StefaniaGrade: 1st Grade

Primary School Teacher: Gheorghe Rodica

School: George Emil Palade Secondary School, Buzău

Title of the Book: The Little Prince

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Country of Origin: France

• Recommended Age for Reading: 5+ years old

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Student Name: Dumitru Carol Andrei and Dumitru Rhania StefaniaGrade: 1st Grade

Primary School Teacher: Gheorghe Rodica

School: George Emil Palade Secondary School, Buzău

Title of the Book: The Little Prince

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Country of Origin: France

• Recommended Age for Reading: 5+ years old

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“The Little Prince “, by Antonie de Saint -Exupery, is a star of literature , guiding and captivating our hearts with its messages about compassion and kindness.

“Here is my secret. It is very simple : One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”- The Little Prince

Encouragement :

Act and think like the Little Prince – free , dreamy , curious , altruistic , honest and gentle .

Promoted Values in the Book :

The Little Prince teaches us many important lessons about life.

Friendship: The Little Prince takes care of his rose and forms a special bond with the fox.

Responsibility: He learns that we are responsible for those we love.

Curiosity: His travels show how important it is to be curious.

Love: Love requires care and patience.

The importance of invisible things: “What is essential is invisible to the eye.”

These lessons help us be kinder, more attentive, and more loving to those around us. The most important thing I learned is that what truly matters is felt with the heart.

Why I recommend it:

I recommend The Little Prince because it is a magical and emotional story that makes you think and feel. The Little Prince travels to different planets and meets grown-ups who are sometimes silly. He always stays kind and learns important lessons. My favorite part was when he met the fox and learned that real friendship takes time and care. This book made me feel happy and helped me understand that love and kindness are the most important things in life. That’s why I think all kids should read The Little Prince.

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Student Name: Paraschiv Arianna Maria Sara
Grade: 1st Grade
Primary School Teacher: Gheorghe Rodica
School: George Emil Palade Secondary School, Buzău
Title of the Book: Pinocchio

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Student Name: Paraschiv Arianna Maria Sara
Grade: 1st Grade
Primary School Teacher: Gheorghe Rodica
School: George Emil Palade Secondary School, Buzău
Title of the Book: Pinocchio

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Recommended Age for Reading: 5+ years old

Promoted Values in the Book:

Pinocchio teaches us many good things.

Honesty: When Pinocchio tells a lie, his nose grows longer. This shows us that lying is not good, and it's always better to tell the truth.

Listening to adults: Pinocchio learns that it’s smart to listen to his father Geppetto and the kind fairy, because they want to help him.

Being kind: Pinocchio tries to help others, even if he sometimes makes mistakes.

Learning from mistakes: He does some naughty things, but then he says sorry and tries to be better.

Bravery and love: Pinocchio is brave when he saves his father, and he shows love for his family.

These lessons help children understand how to be better friends, sons, daughters, and students. Most importantly, I believe that lying is what can get anyone into trouble, not only Pinocchio.

Why I recommend it:

I recommend this story of Pinocchio because it’s fun, it has many adventures, magic, and exposes the readers important lessons.
Pinocchio is a puppet, but he dreams of becoming a real boy. He makes some questionable choices at first, like skipping school and trusting bad people, but he learns and grows – or, better said, evolves.

The book is funny when his nose grows and exciting when he meets the Blue Fairy and goes on adventures. But it also made me feel happy at the end when he becomes a real boy because he was brave and good – and this showed me that good behavior always gets rewarded.

This story helps me learn to be good, to listen, and to love my family most of all. That’s why I think every kid my age should read it!

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Hello,my name is Melisa Alexandra Craciun. Im from Buzau, Romania and I go to School no.1 Capitan Aviator Mircea T. Badulescu. I like learning different languages,drawing and listening to music.

One of my favorite books is probably “Olguța and a Million- Dollar Grandpa” by ALEX MOLDOVAN. In this book, Olguta , a very smart girl,has a lot of family issues. Her mother is very sick and her father is working abroad. Her grandfather is awfully rich but she hasn’t seen him since she was little. Her grandfather has cut off all relations with his family after a fight and hasn’t spoken to them since. The action starts after her grandfather practically begs to see his grand-daughter.

In this book, Olguta goes through a lot of adventures and shows us acts of generosity, kindness and sometimes humor. I recommend this book because of its fun, carefree nature and cool descriptions and adventures. I recommend kids around 10 to 13 to read this book because it’s a very interesting read.

School no.1 Capitan Aviator Mircea T. Badulescu

Student: Craciun Melisa Alexandra

Teacher: Cristiana Grozavu

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Review – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry_ LASCUZEANU EMILIA EMINE, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

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Review – The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry_ LASCUZEANU EMILIA EMINE, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

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The Little Prince is a profound and moving book written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French author and aviator. Although it is often considered a children's book, its messages touch the soul of any reader, regardless of age.

The story follows the journey of a little boy from a distant planet, who arrives on Earth and meets a pilot who has crashed in the desert. Through the eyes of the Little Prince, the reader rediscovers the world with amazement, sensitivity and sincerity. His encounters with various characters – a king, a vain man, a drunkard, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer – are parables that reveal the absurdities and weaknesses of adults.

The most moving part of the book is the Little Prince's relationship with his rose, a symbol of love, fragility and responsibility. His words remain in the heart: "You can only see well with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

The book promotes values ​​such as love, friendship, sincerity and responsibility. It is a life lesson wrapped in a delicate, poetic and wise story.

I recommend this book to everyone, because it reminds us of the child in us and urges us to value the things that are truly important.

THANK YOU FOR THE RECOMMENDATION VIRGINIE BORON!

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LASCUZEANU EMILIA EMINE- FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA SECONDARY SCHOOL, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

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LASCUZEANU EMILIA EMINE- FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA SECONDARY SCHOOL, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

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Book Title: The Book with Apolodor

Author: Gellu Naum

Country of Origin: Romania

Age Recommended for Reading: 6–10 years

Values ​​Promoted:

• Friendship

• Courage

• Perseverance

• Solidarity

• Curiosity and Desire to Know the World

Reasons Why I Recommend It:

The Book with Apolodor is a captivating and charming read, written in easy-to-understand and memorable verses. The adventures of the penguin Apolodor, who embarks on a journey around the world to find his family, offer children lessons about loyalty, courage and friendship. The lively rhythm, subtle humor and poetic language attract the little ones and develop their imagination and taste for literature. It is a classic Romanian childhood book, which is worth reading and passing on from generation to generation

The book tells the story of the penguin Apolodor, a tenor in a circus in Bucharest. Although he leads a quiet life and is loved by everyone, the longing for his family in Labrador makes him embark on a journey full of adventures around the world. Along the way, Apolodor goes through many adventures, but never gives up, guided by courage and the desire to see his relatives again. The ending is emotional and full of lessons.

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TUP -Impossible is just a word , written by Alex Donovici

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TUP -Impossible is just a word , written by Alex Donovici

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Country of origin: Romania

Recommanded Age: 6-12

One of my favorite books , is TUP -Impossible is just a word , written by Alex Donovici.

It was published in 2018.

It was so successful that the author wrote 6 more books in the Tup series. and it was translated into Turkish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Serbian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and French.

The book is describing the story of a baby lark, named TUP, who was borne with no wings and short legs.

She became friend with all the animals from the forest, but   most of, with the owl named "Buhu Padurii" witch is protecting her, giving trust in her own strength and helps her to survive in the forest.

Tup becomes a brave lark witch will save the forest together with all the animals living here.

This book is about trust and courage, I recommend it with all of my heart !!!

Review made by Sebastian Parapancea, guidance teacher Chiriac Georgeta, Secondary School ”Căpitan aviator Mircea T. Bădulescu” Buzău

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"Fram, ursul polar" (Fram, the Polar Bear)by Cezar Petrescu- A short review by Vlajă Ligia, form 7, Secondary School Măgura, Buzău, Romania.

"Fram, ursul polar" by Cezar Petrescu is a heartwarming and exciting adventure story perfect for 7th graders. It follows the incredible life of Fram, a polar bear who is born in captivity but eventually finds his way to the Arctic and back to human companionship.

What makes this book so engaging is Fram himself. He's a lovable character, full of curiosity and a strong connection to both the human and animal worlds. The story beautifully portrays his journey of discovery, his interactions with different people and animals, and his longing for a place to truly belong.

Petrescu's writing is descriptive and engaging, painting vivid pictures of the Arctic landscapes and Fram's experiences. While it was written some time ago, the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the connection between humans and nature remain timeless and resonate strongly with young readers.

"Fram, ursul polar" is more than just an adventure; it subtly explores themes of freedom, adaptation, and the importance of understanding and respecting the natural world. It's a book that will likely leave readers with a warm feeling and a deeper appreciation for animals and the power of connection. If you enjoy stories about animals and exciting journeys, Fram's tale is one you won't want to miss.

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Review by 2nd grade from the Secondary School “Constantin Brancusi”, Targu Jiu: “Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi

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Review by 2nd grade from the Secondary School “Constantin Brancusi”, Targu Jiu: “Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi

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“Pinocchio” is the story of a wooden doll created by the carpenter Gepetto, who fulfills his dream of having a child through this sculpture.

Miraculously, the doll come to life and becoming a mischievous little wooden boy, who goes through numerous adventures and learns important lessons that will bring him closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a real boy.

Pinocchio has an important lesson for children’s: being disobedient will do you no good, telling lies is never advisable and never disobey your elders.

“Pinocchio” is recomended by the children from 8 to 10 years old. This is a perfect story that children enjoy while learning about valuable social lesson that will help them be better in life.

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Ömer Seyfettin -ANT

AKBEY

MISTIK

AGE: 9 +

The narrator and the mystic are the main characters of the story. The narrator and the mystic get along very well and go everywhere together. Whatever they do, they do it together and if they do something bad, they commit the crime together... One day, the narrator and the mystic decide to become blood brothers. Finally, one day, the narrator's finger bleeds and the mystic's finger bleeds and they become blood brothers.

They also hold a small vow ceremony and swear that they will always be together, that they will face every difficulty together, that they will always be good friends and that they will always treat each other well.

After they became blood brothers, they became even closer. Finally, one day, Mystic was bitten by a dog and Mystic's condition got worse day by day. The narrator's blood brother was also very upset because of Mystic's condition. Finally, it was understood that Mystic had rabies and Mystic died. The narrator was also very upset after this incident and every time he looked at the wound on his hand, he remembered his blood brother Mystic.

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 Review by the 5th Grade A Class, Școala Gimnazială Căpitan Aviator Mircea T. Bădulescu Buzău

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Review of "Dumbrava minunată" by Mihail Sadoveanu

Dumbrava minunată (The Wonderful Grove) is one of the most cherished works in Romanian literature, written by Mihail Sadoveanu. First published in 1920, this enchanting story is primarily aimed at young readers but carries universal value with themes that resonate with people of all ages.

Plot and Characters

The story centers around a magical forest, represented as a “dumbrava,” a sacred place where nature itself becomes an active and meaningful character. The main character is a young boy named Pădureanu, who, amidst this mysterious and beautiful forest, learns about the essence of life and its core values, the love for nature, and the dangers that may arise from humans or those who do not respect the natural laws.

The story serves as a lesson on how humans should live in harmony with nature, and the “dumbrava” becomes a symbol of a pure place of irresistible beauty, where every corner hides a life lesson. The characters, though simple, are well-developed and convey strong messages about innocence, purity, and the unbreakable bond between man and nature.

Main Themes

One of the fundamental elements of the book is the deep connection between humans and nature. The grove is not just a scenic backdrop but also a "book of teachings" about the balance between people and their environment. Sadoveanu revives the image of a place where traditions and simple living are respected, and where nature is both a refuge and a source of wisdom.

Additionally, in Dumbrava minunată, the author addresses themes such as the innocence of childhood, courage, and sacrifice. The characters undergo various trials, but their teachings are clear: the only way to live in harmony with the world is through respect and love for nature and for one another.

Narrative Style and Language

Sadoveanu's language in this work is simple yet exquisitely beautiful, with many archaic elements that give the book a unique flavor. The detailed descriptions of nature, the forest, and the animals living there are captivating, making the reader feel as though they are part of that "wonderful grove." Sadoveanu succeeds in creating a story atmosphere that is almost mystical, drawing readers into an idyllic world.

Conclusion

Dumbrava minunată is a timeless work that transcends both age and time. Beyond its undeniable literary value, the book teaches us to appreciate nature and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with it. It is a story of innocence, beauty, and life lessons that remain relevant no matter the era. Whether we are young or old, Dumbrava minunată speaks to us about the essence of purity and the fragility of the world we live in.

If you haven’t read this work yet, I wholeheartedly recommend it, as it is a true literary gem that deserves to be discovered.

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Review written by Șontică Luca Ștefan, Secondary school George Emil Palade Buzău Clasa I E Teacher Gheorghe Rodica

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Review written by Șontică Luca Ștefan, Secondary school George Emil Palade Buzău Clasa I E Teacher Gheorghe Rodica

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"Povestea porcului" is a beloved romanian folktale written by Ion Creangă, blending humor, magic, and moral lessons. This tale reflects themes of kindness, perseverance, and the belief that true worth lies beneath appearances. Is the story of a pig adopted by couple, a childless couple who transforms into a prince, it’s about his marriage and separation from his wife, and  last but not least, it’s about the wife's initiatory journey as she tries to reunite with her husband.

The story begins with an elderly couple who, despite their humble life, long for a child. Their sincere prayers are answered in an unexpected way—a pig comes to live with them. The couple accepts the pig with warmth and care. This reflects the traditional value of hospitality and the idea that blessings often come in unexpected forms.

A key moment in the story occurs when the pig, proving to be more than an ordinary animal, asks permission to follow his destiny. He takes on the emperor’s challenge to build a golden bridge adorned with treasures and wondrous birds in a single night. Seeing the bridge completed exactly as requested, the emperor is compelled to give his daughter to the pig in marriage, highlighting the folktale motif of fate’s power and the idea that extraordinary deeds cannot be denied their reward.

The transformation of the pig into a handsome prince reveals a deeper message: appearances can be deceiving. “ Povestea porcului” is related to numerous european versions of the fairy tale, including the Italian (Vom Re Porco), the Venetian (Der Prinz mit der Schweinshaut), the Hungarian (Disznóficzkó), the Slovenian (Граф-боров), and the Polish (O królewiczu zaklętym w wieprzka). All these versions present themes such as the animal bridegroom or the search for the lost husband

Creangă’s narrative is filled with lively dialogue and humorous scenes, making the story both entertaining and instructive. Through its magical elements and moral teachings, "Povestea porcului" emphasizes the power of kindness, the rewards of generosity, and the idea that even the most unlikely beings may hide extraordinary gifts.

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Review of "W pustyni i w puszczy" written by Julia from class 7f in Primary School No. 22 in Wrocław, Poland 

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Review of "W pustyni i w puszczy" written by Julia from class 7f in Primary School No. 22 in Wrocław, Poland 

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Review of "Felix, Net i Nika" written by Michał, Franek, Błażej, Szymon from class 7f in Primary School No. 22 in Wrocław, Poland 

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Review of "Felix, Net i Nika" written by Michał, Franek, Błażej, Szymon from class 7f in Primary School No. 22 in Wrocław, Poland 

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Gina Dimofte, Scoala „Sfantul Nicolae”, Vanatori,

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         Review written by Dumitru Rhania Ștefania and Dumitru Carol Andrei
Secondary school George Emil Palade Buzău
Class 1 E
Teacher Gheorghe Rodica

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         Review written by Dumitru Rhania Ștefania and Dumitru Carol Andrei
Secondary school George Emil Palade Buzău
Class 1 E
Teacher Gheorghe Rodica

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Review of the Story Neghiniță                       by Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea

Introduction

The story Neghiniță, written by Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea, is one of the most cherished works in Romanian children's literature. With a strong moralizing character, the story presents the adventures of a character of unusual size but remarkable intelligence. Through this work, the author highlights the importance of wit, courage, and kindness, essential values for any child.

Summary of the Story

Neghiniță is a child of an incredibly small size, even smaller than a grain of wheat. Due to his tiny stature, he hides in a wheat stalk and later ends up living inside a human's body. From there, he tries to guide that person towards good deeds, offering advice and helping him make the right decisions. Although unseen and unheard by others, Neghiniță influences the course of events, proving that physical strength does not matter as much as intelligence and kindness.

Characters

Neghiniță – a symbol of wisdom and goodness; though small in stature, he is great in counsel.

The Man Carrying Neghiniță – represents the common man who must choose between good and evil.

Secondary Characters – various figures who interact with the carrier, reflecting different human typologies.

Themes and Motifs

Intelligence and Wit as the Ultimate Power – Neghiniță demonstrates that physical strength is secondary to a sharp mind.

The Battle Between Good and Evil – the story illustrates the classic confrontation between virtue and cunning.

Magic and Fantasy – the presence of a character of impossibly small size but great influence enhances the fantastic nature of the story.

Message of the Story

The story conveys a strong message: true strength does not come from physical power but from intelligence, kindness, and discernment. Neghiniță serves as a metaphor for conscience, the inner voice that urges a person to make the right choices.

Conclusion

Neghiniță is a timeless tale that teaches readers the importance of moral values and intelligence. Through its captivating style and profound message, Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea created a literary masterpiece that remains relevant today, inspiring generations of readers.

Review written by Dumitru Rhania Ștefania and Dumitru Carol Andrei

Secondary school George Emil Palade Buzău

Class 1 E

Teacher Gheorghe Rodica

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Recenzie Dumitru Rhania și Dumitru Carol

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Praslea the Brave and the Golden Apples is a Romanian fairy tale collected by Petre Ispirescu in Legends or Romanian Fairy-tales. In general, the world of fairy tales is dominated by fantastic events, but there are also real ones. In ‘Praslea the Brave and the Golden Apples’ the existence of a king, three daughters and sons is real. Most of the happenings are fantastic: Praslea fights with the kites that had stolen the golden apples, reaches the other realm, and is brought to the ground by a witch.

Praslea has also supernatural powers: it turns into flame during the combat, has an unusual force, cuts off its flesh to feed the witch. The kites and brothers of Praslea represent the forces of evil and are ultimately punished.

Praslea is the ideal of justice and honor, the kites and brothers represent cunning, wickedness and violence.

The main character of the fairy tale is Praslea. He participates in all action and is the image of good, embodying the ethical ideal of honor, justice and truth. His name suggests the peculiarities of the hero: the little one, but the bravest. Although he is ironized at the beginning of the fairy tale by his father, he manages to convince him to let him guard the golden apple. Clever, he makes a plan to catch the thief and manages to hurt him. The fairy tale has a happy ending, ending with the hero's wedding.

We recommend ‘Praslea the Brave and the Golden Apples’ because of the characters who represent two opposing moral values: good and evil. Praslea shows bravery, confidence in victory and faith. The fantastic element also includes the miraculous objects (gold apple, gold fork). They help the hero overcome difficult situations, and the symbolic number three has magical power.

There are revealed a lot of qualities and values from the characters and the miraculous objects that are presented in this fairy tale.

We think that this fairy tale is a valuable resource for children to discover elements of the popular language, many expressions, proverbs and sayings.

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Akademia Pana Kleksa (Mr Blot's Academy).

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Akademia Pana Kleksa (Mr Blot's Academy).

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Enjoy an online book created by Magda, Karolina, Nina, Julia, Milena and Klara from 7th grade from Primary School nr 22 Wrocław, Poland.

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Magda,Karolina, Nina, Julia, Klara, Milena

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Daedalus and Icarus-3rd Primary School of Chalastra, Greece

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Daedalus and Icarus-3rd Primary School of Chalastra, Greece

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Summary
This myth is about Daedalus and his son, Icarus. Daedalus is a great inventor. He makes king Minos’ palace and a huge maze for a monster called Minotaur. Now, Daedalus and Icarus are in prison. They want to escape. They make wings to fly. They use feathers and wax. They are ready to fly.
‘ Don’t fly near the sun! The wax will melt!’ , says Daedalus.
‘ Don’t worry! ‘, says Icarus.
Will he listen to his father’s advice?

Promoted values:

1. Wisdom and Obedience

2. Moderation and Balance

3. Innovation and Creativity

4. Hubris and Consequences

5. Freedom and Aspiration

Reasons to recommend it to young readers aged 8+:

*The myth is full of adventure, creativity, and suspense, making it captivating for children. The idea of flying with wings made of feathers and wax is magical and thrilling!

*The sky and flight represent dreams and ambitions, but the sun reminds us of the importance of limits and caution.

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Author: Andreea Iatagan
Country of Origin: Romania
Recommended Age for Reading: 6+

Promoted Values in the Book:

Creativity and Problem-Solving: As we learn even from the first pages of the book, Miko learns to overcome her challenges through creative thinking and trying to find solutions for her problem with the cold

Perseverance: Miko keeps trying different solutions despite setbacks and does not get discouraged when some solutions fail to offer her the results she dreamt

Self-Reliance: Despite paying attention to others’ advises, Miko ultimately finds her own ways to stay warm rather than depending only on others

Why I Recommend It

"Miko, vulpița friguroasă" tells the story of a little arctic fox with white-blue fur who was born on the coldest day of the year. Unlike other arctic foxes, Miko is always cold and can't seem to get warm enough, even as she grows up.

The story follows Miko's journey as she seeks warmth in the harsh winter environment. She approaches several animals for help:

A snow rabbit (referred to as "iepurele-pantofi-de-zăpadă")

A walrus who explains that eating helps her stay warm

A white owl

A reindeer with thick fur

However, none of their solutions work well for Miko, probably let’s assume that since people are different, so are the animals and their needs. Instead of giving up, she begins to work on her own creative ideas:

She builds an igloo from snow blocks, which provides shelter for cold days

She creates a system for capturing the warmth of the sun

She turns the lights from North into colorful decorations

She transforms the whistling wind into music that makes her want to dance

Through her creativity and admirable ambition, Miko discovers that she doesn't need to hide from the cold or wear heavy clothing to stay warm. She finds her own unique ways to thrive in the arctic environment by using her imagination and resourcefulness.

This charming Romanian story teaches children about the importance of believing in themselves and their own ideas, no matter how difficult the challenges may seem at the beginning.

The beautifully illustrated book shows how Miko transforms her greatest challenge into an opportunity to discover her own strengths and abilities, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about overcoming obstacles through creativity and determination.

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A poor man named Geppetto wants to carve a puppet to earn a living as a puppeteer. He is given an enchanted piece of wood and as soon as Geppetto carves the puppet, which he calls Pinocchio, he begins to mistreat the old man. Once the feet are made, Pinocchio runs away, and Geppetto is arrested when he grabs the puppet. Pinocchio returns to Geppetto's house alone, and when Jiminy Cricket warns him, Pinocchio kills the cricket. Going his own way and ignoring all advice, Pinocchio soon runs into a number of bad characters, most notably the Fox and the Cat, who plan to steal the five gold coins Pinocchio received for Geppetto. In the end, the Fox and the Cat, disguised as Assassins, hang Pinocchio to obtain the gold coins.
However, the Blue-Haired Fairy saves Pinocchio at the last moment. When Pinocchio lies to the Fairy about the gold coins, his nose becomes comically long. Later, Pinocchio runs into the Fox and the Cat again, who trick him into getting his gold coins. In the end, Pinocchio finds the Fairy again and goes to live with her as her son. Twice he starts attending school and twice he lets himself be misled, the second time resulting in him becoming an ass. After further adventures, Pinocchio is swallowed by the Terrible Dogfish and finds Geppetto living in the dogfish's belly. Pinocchio saves his father and later takes care of him. The Fairy then transforms Pinocchio into a real boy.

Auctor: Carlo Collodi

Since: Italy 1881

From:5-99 years old

Why read it?
Despite being written in 1881, this book offers ever-present themes: the search for identity, personal growth, responsibility, the consequences of choices and the struggle between good and evil.
A very famous Disney cartoon was made from it, but the irony and delicacy of Carlo Collodi's words can only be grasped by reading the book.

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We are the 2nd grade A from the Secondary School “Constantin Brancusi”, from Targu Jiu, Gorj, and together with our teacher, Trancau Ionela, we want to present our story.

This is a romanian fairy tale by Ion Creangă.

This story it is about a goat that leaves her three kids at home. She warns them not to open the door for anyone, unless they say a specific phrase.

A hungry wolf overheals the goat and tries to trick the kids. The wolf disguises his voice to sound like the goat.

The older kid is fooled and lets the wolf in.

The wolf eats the two older kids and hides in a chest.

The mother goat returns and find the wolf. She outwits the wolf and saves her youngest kid. The wolf is tricked into jumping into a pot of boiling water and dies.

We recommend to age of eight to ten years.

The story teaches children about the importance of being cautious and not trusting strangers.

We recommend this story because is a valuable resource for teaching children language skills, cultural awareness and important life lessons.

The story can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yGCQlBLGXRs?si=82xnZ0tZIY0xkF-G

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Written by Noa, Aëlys, Emmie.

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Hugo recorded this summary written by Héline, Léo, Hugo and Aline.

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Le petit Prince was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, a French author. This is a book for children but it is also beloved by adults for his philosophical side.

The main character is Le petit Prince, a curious little blonde boy. The book was published in 1946 in France and in 1943 in the USA. The story begins with the narrator, a pilot who crashed his beautiful plane in the Sahara desert. He tries to fix it. But that's difficult. After, he meets Le petit Prince who tells him about his home, a little planet called asteroid B612 where he lives with the beautiful arrogant rose he loves. The little Prince also shares about his journey on the asteroid and all the planets. He landed on the earth because he decided to go on expedition outside of his planet. He meets adults : a king , a drunkard, a businessman, a lamp lighter and a geographer. All these meetings show how adults often act strangely for kids. When Le petit Prince comes on the earth, he meets a little fox who teaches him friendship. At the end Le petit Prince returns on his planet. The story ends in a mysterious way, the pilot learnt a lot about Le petit Prince and he looks at the stars to remember him.

Lenâ – Côme – Enola – AnaÏs – Lisa – Nihal – students of 3è2, France

Coordinator teacher : Virginie Boron

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Title:The magic pillows

Author:Evgenios Trivizas

Country:Greece

Age to read:9+

With three words it is described, oppression,authoriatatianism,totalitarianism.

It is a nice and entertaining book written by a famous author with many awards.

A land without a sky. A greedy lord with a golden telescope and a black feather. a secret advisor. A perfecture that abolishes Halloween, bithday parties and Sundays, but also a society that will resist.

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Author: Evgenios Trivizas

Story: Lord Filibuster was very rich and eccentric. When he died, he left all his fortune to an unknown heir who found him by chance. He was a plumber, Timothy Peppermint. He had to travel to many countries and find five keys that would unlock a treasure chest. But he was always chased by the lord's buttler, who wanted the inheritance for himself. In the end, he succeeded, married the girl he met and everyone lived happily ever after.

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Students wanted to voice a short summary of the book and here is the result

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Hanife Uysal Middle School/Türkiye/Serpil Ulusoy

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The Cloud That Entered the Skyscraper

1. A Brief Introduction to the Characters and Events: Although the main character of the book, Bulut, seems like an ordinary child, he attracts attention with his imagination and curiosity. One day, he starts to look at what is happening around him with different eyes and goes on a journey to "enter" a skyscraper. In the meantime, he encounters different people, experiences various events and makes a journey into his own inner world. This story deals with the imagination of the individual and his sensitivity to his environment.

2. Values ​​Encouraged: Imagination and creativity Empathy and understanding others Sensitivity to nature and the environment Self-discovery and individual awareness

3. Why You Recommend This Book: The book both expands the imagination of young readers and allows them to look at their surroundings and their inner worlds from a different perspective. It can affect readers of all ages with its fluent language and thought-provoking themes.

4. Recommended Age for Reading: Suitable for children between the ages of 10-13. However, older readers who love imagination and questioning can also enjoy reading it. If you are thinking of reading this book, I can say that you will embark on a thought-provoking journey that will stimulate your imagination.

5. Hanife Uysal Middle School Students: Mahmut,Umut,Asel,Emir,Enes Coordinator Teacher: Serpil Ulusoy

If you want to examine the book from different aspects, the link is below.

https://superiyigunler.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/gokdelene-giren-bulut/

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Title: The Three Little Wolves
Author: Eugene Trivizas

Description

Once upon a time, there lived three little wolves.

The first was white, the second was black and the third was gray.
Their mother told them to build houses and to beware of the evil pig Runy Runy.
The wolves did as she told them. They built a house at first with bricks, a kangaroo helped them. However, the Runy immediately destroyed it with a blow and a hammer.
Then they built another house with the help of a beaver. It was made of cement, better, but the Runi destroyed it again.

He blew but nothing. Then he took a compressor and broke it.

The wolves with the help of a rhinoceros, built a new house out of steel and barbed wire.
Runy tried to do the same at the house again. He didn't succeed and ended up blowing it up with dynamite.
Then, with the help of a flamingo, they built a different house out of flowers.
As soon as Runy smelled it, he was very happy and danced with the wolves.
And so, in the end, they became good friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1xROY2bg4

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A tree once

once upon a time there was a small poor boy who lived in an abandoned house that had a tree next to it.One classic day the child woke up and went to sell tissues since that was all he had to sell. He went there and decided to clean the tree so he went and took out the trash that had been thrown at him.He threw them away and went to sell tissues. He reached a traffic light, left his backpack and started selling tissues. But no one wanted to buy tissues.Later that evening, a lady passed him and stopped, opened the window of the car and threw him a coin. The coin went on the road and when he went to reach it, a truck passed by. He did this at the edge but then lost it. He was selling tissues many people passed by outside his house and threw themselves into the treegarbage. In fact, a lady with her dog passed by and the dog peed on the tree. The boy was tired looking for something to eat. After a few hours he found an apple, he rubbed it on his shirt and then he went to a fountain to surprise him and filled up his water. He arrived home and directly ran to the tree and what to he saw the tree in a bad state. He took his bottle, washed it and collected the garbage that had been thrown on the tree, he wentto sleep when he suddenly heard a noise, it was the workers who had come to see it because in a few days they would demolish it. The scared little boy ran to get away from them but as he was running the tissues fell on him and then his backpack went for a spin to look at the windows when he got home and what to see he saw that the door of the abandoned house was locked. He sat on the pavement and after a whilethe tree spoke to him and told him that they were going to cut down the tree, he asked the boy to decorate it for Christmas like the Christmas tree. He took some colored wrappings and put them on the tree, then he made two wishes, the first one was to light it somehow .The fireflies came and he asked for a star and the star came. and for in return the boy asked to sit on his root for a whileBefore he went to sleep, a Christmas carriage came with the king, they asked him if he wanted to come and decorate the king's tree so beautifully. And he told them that he can't go anywhere without the tree, so some soldiers came and uprooted it to take it with them and they left for the castle..

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Hello, partners!

We are the 2nd class B, from the "Capitan aviator Mircea T. Bădulescu" Secondary School, Buzău, Romania, and together with our teacher Chiriac Georgeta we present you one of the most famous children's stories in Romania. It is written by Ion Creangă, who is considered the greatest Romanian storyteller. We love this story because it's funny, but full of current lessons.  We can't wait to hear your impressions!

Recommended age: 6-9 years

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The Bear tricked by the Fox by Ion Creangă

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The five bad guys are five strange guys: one is all holey; one is folded in two, like a letter to be mailed; another is all soft, still half asleep. Yet another is upside down, so much so that you have to put your legs in the air to look at his face. And never mind the fifth, wrong from head to toe: a catastrophe. They live together, these beautiful originals, in a house: obviously, lopsided. And what do they do? Nothing, but nothing at all... Until one day in their midst, like a divine punishment, he fall

s: the Perfect One. A new book light, lovely, brilliant, to live imperfectly, perfectly happy.

Auctor: Beatrice Alemagna

Since: Italy 2014

From:5 years old

Why read it?

To have fun and understand that nobody is perfect and everyone is special!

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Hello!

My name is Erika, and I am 13 years old. I study at Căpitan Aviator Mircea T. Bădulescu School. I am passionate about reading, especially adventure and mystery books, as they keep me curious and entertained. I also enjoy writing short stories and exploring creative ideas. In my free time, I like listening to music, drawing, and spending time with my friends. I am always eager to learn new things and discover different cultures through books and movies.

One of my favorite books by a Romanian writer is "Childhood Memories" by Ion Creangă. This captivating autobiographical novel recounts the author's childhood experiences in rural Moldova during the 19th century. The main character, young Nică, is a mischievous yet endearing boy whose adventures, such as stealing cherries or playing pranks on his neighbors, create a heartwarming and humorous narrative. The book vividly portrays the simplicity of village life while exploring universal themes like innocence, family bonds, and personal growth.

"Childhood Memories" promotes values such as honesty, the importance of family, respect for traditions, and the joy of learning from mistakes. The stories teach readers that childhood is a time of both fun and moral development.

I highly recommend this book because it beautifully captures the essence of growing up and provides a glimpse into Romanian rural life and culture. Its rich language and engaging storytelling make it a cultural treasure. The book is best suited for readers aged 10 and above, as it combines entertaining stories with meaningful lessons. Both children and adults can appreciate its humor, nostalgia, and life wisdom, making it a timeless classic in Romanian literature.

If you want to watch a scene from the movie based on the book, here's a link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjsGCXG-V2Q

Annoyed by the fact that he has to babysit his little brother, Nică leaves him unattended in the cradle and goes swimming in the river near his house. He is caught by his mother, who takes his clothes, so he has to go back home naked.

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My name is Maria Antonia Anițoiu, I am 13 years old and I study  at „Căpitan Aviator ,,Mircea T. Bădulescu” School in Buzău as a 7th grade student. I am passionate about music, dancing and reading, activities that help me express myself and connect with the world around me. I am deeply interested in topics such as climate change and ecology because I believe that it is important to protect our planet for future generations.

Reading holds a special place in my heart because it allows me to explore different places, learn valuable lessons and understand other people’ s experinces and emotions. It has taught me how to be empathetic, open-minded and curious about life. Books have the power to shape our thoughts, inspire us to dream big and they can guide us through difficult moments. For me, reading is not only a source of entertainment, but also a way to grow as a person.

One of the books I truly love is ,,Inocenții’’ (The Innocents), written by Ioana Pârvulescu. The story revolves around a close-knit family living in post-war Romania, focusing on the childhood memories of Ana, the narrator. Her family includes her loving parents, who provide support, security and care and her grandparents, who represent  wisdom and tradition. There is also a colorful cast of other family members and neighbors, each of whom takes part in the development of the story with their unique personalities and life stories. From Ana’s perspective, readers experience the beauty of familial love and the strong bonds between generations. Through her eyes, we get a nostalgic glimpse of family life relationships and social and cultural changes of time. The book beautifully captures the innocence of childhood, the warmth of familial bonds and the challenges of growing up in a changing world.

The values promoted by this book include the importance of childhood, love, family and everlasting power of memories. It also highlights empathy and the deep connections that shape who we are.

I  recommend ”The Innocents’’ because it is a touching and reflective novel that helps readers understand the value of cherishing life’s small meaningful moments with the loved ones. It is also a wonderful way to explore Romanian culture and history through a personal and emotional way. In my opinion, the book is best suited for readers aged 12 and above as it offers information that younger people wouldn’t understand fully because they lack life experience.

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Școala Gimnazială Nr. 11, Oradea. Prof. Sanda Checicheiș.Friendship and courage are the main values ​​in this book. Interculturality is another cultural value, which minority children also discuss. 

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Școala Gimnazială Nr. 11, Oradea. Prof. Sanda Checicheiș.Friendship and courage are the main values ​​in this book. Interculturality is another cultural value, which minority children also discuss. 

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Povestea Kendamei Pierdute, de Adina Rosetti

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Povestea kendamei pierdute                                                                              de Adina Rosetti

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Hello partners!

How are you? The students from Sagrada Familia, Spain made this booktrailer about Don Quijote, the most famour Spanish book from the history.

We hope you like it and, if you want to read the book and know more about the adventures of Don Quijote, we share some links with you where you can enjoy the story!

Kind regards!

Book:

https://openlibrary.org/works/OL551239W/Miguel_de_Cervantes%27s_Don_Quixote?edition=key%3A/books/OL8646538M

Video for kids:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzKMlzxxxfc&pp=ygUURG9uIHF1aWpvdGUgZm9yIGtpZHM%3D

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Hello dear partners, my students have made a booktrailer about one of the most famous works from Juan Ramón Jimenez. We hope you like the video and, if you want to read the book, we're sharing the link here.

Short: https://youtu.be/bMk4jlrdOhI

Book: https://archive.org/details/plateroi0000jime/page/n3/mode/2up

Best wishes!

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The little mouse that wanted to touch a star

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The little mouse that wanted to touch a star

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnqH47WAEpU

https://www.paidika-paramythia.gr/story/39/pontikaki-poy-ithele-naggixei-ena-asteraki

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ΤΟ ΠΟΝΤΙΚΑΚΙ ΠΟΥ ΗΘΕΛΕ ΝΑ ΑΓΓΙΞΕΙ ΕΝΑ ΑΣΤΕΡΑΚΙ

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Ψάχνετε για ΤΟ ΠΟΝΤΙΚΑΚΙ ΠΟΥ ΗΘΕΛΕ ΝΑ ΑΓΓΙΞΕΙ ΕΝΑ ΑΣΤΕΡΑΚΙ; Απλώς διαβάστε και τα ανατρεπόμενο βιβλία από το συγγραφέα areti.boboti. Σας αρέσει ο ΤΟ ΠΟΝΤΙΚΑΚΙ ΠΟΥ ΗΘΕΛΕ ΝΑ ΑΓΓΙΞΕΙ ΕΝΑ ΑΣΤΕΡΑΚΙ; Μοιραστείτε και κατεβάστε το ΤΟ ΠΟΝΤΙΚΑΚΙ ΠΟΥ ΗΘΕΛΕ ΝΑ ΑΓΓΙΞΕΙ ΕΝΑ ΑΣΤΕΡΑΚΙ δωρεάν.

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A very nice fairytale about Christmas.

You can watch it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voz9S4xb0xM

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Author:  Penelope Delta

Country of Origin: Greece

Age at which is recommended to read: 9-12

"For the Fatherland"  is a historical prose work and presents the story of two young men, Asotis, son of the Armenian magister of Thessaloniki, Grigorios Taronitis, and Alexios Argyros, who are captured by the Bulgarians when they occupy Thessaloniki in the Byzantine era (995 AD). During their captivity, the daughter of the Bulgarian Emperor Samuel, falls in love with Asotis.

The Byzantine army defeats the Bulgarians at the Battle of Sperchio and in the negotiations for the capitulation that follow, Samuel marries his daughter to Asotis and appoints him as general in Dyrrachium. However, Samuel violates the agreement and begins hostilities against Byzantium again. Asotis, together with his wife and Alexios, flee and go to Constantinople. Alexios becomes engaged to Thekla of Galaxidi, one of the princesses of Byzantium.

But the war that has broken out in the meantime brings Alexios, the handler of a dangerous mission into Bulgarian territory. Thekla follows him, disguised as a boy, on a journey with many difficulties. They have to convey a message from the emperor Basil II to the Dynast of Dyrrachium. Adventures, Bulgarian spies, difficult circumstances compose a very interesting plot. The dominant thing, however, is the power of emotions: Thekla's love for her husband and the devotion of both to the idea of ​​the Fatherland and to the person of the emperor. Alexios is willing to sacrifice his life for the country.

Promoted values: Love for the fatherland and for freedom, honour, self – sacrifice, faith in God, friendship, humanity.

Reasons why you recommend this book:

Interesting plot, suspense, adventure, emotions, ideals, historical knowledge, timeless messages for the human nature.

Ebook link to download the book:https://www.ebooks4greeks.gr/%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BD-%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%84%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B1-%CF%80%CE%B7%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%BF%CF%80%CE%B7-%CE%B4%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%84%CE%B1

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Hello there !

The 3è2 from Collège Robert Aubry de Ligny-en-Barrois, France present Le petit Prince d’Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is one of the most popular children’s stories in France. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqOH6UG4NXs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1N1MvbTzeg

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Title: The handsome Darius

Author: Sofia Zarampouka

Country of origin: Athens

Age: 8+

In the story he tells us about a cat named Darius who lived with his owner named Titus

and was a dietitian - musicologist.

Darius looks at the other cats and wants such a life too. He also found an opportunity

when his boss is away to go see what this life is like.

He sat outside three days and nights, ate from the garbage until he couldn't get through the

door of his house. He was looking for some way, but nothing. One night he saw light from

the house but he did not manage to enter. In the morning Titus saw it and started a diet.

http://ebooks.edu.gr/ebooks/v/html/8547/2168/Anthologio_G-D-Dimotikou_html-empl/index06_02.html

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Author: Volodymyr Vynnychenko

Country: Ukraine

Age appropriate : 12 +

https://www.ukrlib.com.ua/books/printit.php?tid=20454&page=2

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Ірина Березюк

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Author: Angeliki Varela

Country of Origin: Greece

Recommended Age Group: Suitable for ages 10 and above

The plot follows a heroic hero (or heroine) who discovers that by giving love without reciprocation, they can fill their own hearts with joy and meaning. As they help others overcome their difficulties, they learn that love is the most precious gift we can give – and receive.

Promoted Values:

Love and compassion

Empathy and understanding

The importance of kindness in human relationships

Altruism and selflessness

Reasons to Recommend the Book:

Give Love offers a heartfelt narrative that encourages readers to reflect on the significance of love and generosity in everyday life.

The story is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it ideal for young readers while still carrying profound messages for all ages.

It inspires emotional growth and cultivates moral values, helping readers better understand the importance of caring for others.

The book’s Greek cultural backdrop adds a unique touch, allowing readers to explore universal themes through the lens of a different cultural perspective.

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Frikantela: The Witch Who Hated Christmas

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Frikantela: The Witch Who Hated Christmas

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Author: Eugenios Trivizas

Country of Origin: Greece

Recommended Age Group: 6-12 years old

It tells the story of an evil witch who hates Christmas and happy melodies. Instead of loving music, she steals carols from children, imprisoning them in bags.

But one day, the children work together to stop her. With cunning and courage, they manage to defeat her and bring back their favorite melodies. In the end, Frikantella changes and begins to see the joy and music of the holidays with different eyes.

Promoted Values:

The importance of kindness and generosity

The value of friendship

The joy of embracing differences

The spirit of Christmas and community

Reasons to Recommend This Book:

Engaging Storyline: The book captivates young readers with a humorous and imaginative tale about a witch who initially detests Christmas but undergoes a heartwarming transformation.

Rich Language and Creativity: Eugenios Trivizas masterfully uses playful language and creative twists, keeping readers entertained and eager to turn the pages.

Valuable Life Lessons: It conveys meaningful messages about the power of love, acceptance, and the magic of togetherness, making it both fun and educational.

Cultural Significance: As a work by one of Greece’s most celebrated children's authors, it offers a glimpse into Greek storytelling traditions with universal appeal.

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2ο Δημοτικό Ζευγολατιού Κόρινθος

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Φρικαντέλα, Frikantela, Φρικαντέλα - Η μάγισσα που μισούσε τα κάλαντα

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Author:Manos Kontoleon

Greece

Age appropriate:6-8

There was, once, a little sunbeam; it had travelled to the farthest stars. She had crossed space perched on top of hurried galaxies.She never came back, and the sun asked her, "When will you come back?" the sun would ask her. "Ah, it is beautiful on Earth!".The sun did not spoil her joy.And the sunbeam, happy, began to look for where to make her new home.Until one day she came across a tree. Under its bark-it was fragrant too-the sunbeam heard the sap calling to her: "Stay with us!" they said. "To this orange!" And so she did.

It is since then that the orange has this bright colour. When you hold it in your hands, it's like holding the sun. It shines just like him.

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Ήταν, κάποτε, μια μικρή ηλιαχτίδα. Μικρή, μα πολυταξιδεμένη. Και πού δεν είχε πάει!

Είχε ταξιδέψει μέχρι τα πιο μακρινά αστέρια. Είχε διασχίσει το διάστημα σκαρφαλωμένη πάνω σε βιαστικούς γαλαξίες.

Μα πάντα γυρνούσε πίσω. Στη ζεστή αγκαλιά του ήλιου. Ώσπου μια μέρα αποφάσισε να έρθει στη Γη. Και ήρθε.

Έπαιξε με τα κύματα. Κρύφτηκε μέσα στα σκοτεινά φυλλώματα των δέντρων. Δροσίστηκε στα νερά των ποταμών. Κουβέντιασε, καθισμένη πάνω στα πέταλα μιας μαργαρίτας, με τις μέλισσες και τις πεταλούδες. Ακούμπησε πάνω στις φτερούγες ενός αηδονιού και τραγούδησε μαζί του.

Και οι μέρες περνούσαν. "Πότε θα γυρίσεις πίσω;", τη ρωτούσε ο ήλιος. "Αχ, είναι όμορφη η Γη!", του απαντούσε εκείνη. "Άσε με να μείνω για πάντα!".

O ήλιος δεν της το χάλασε το χατίρι. "Μείνε!", της είπε. Κι η ηλιαχτίδα χαρούμενη, άρχισε να ψάχνει να βρει το πού θα έστηνε το νέο σπιτικό της.

Έψαξε εκεί που φυτρώνουν τα λουλούδια. Κι εκεί που υψώνονται τα πεύκα. Εκεί που κοιμούνται τα ελάφια. Εκεί που ξεδιψούνε τα πουλιά. Παντού ήταν όμορφα! Ποιο μέρος να πρωτοδιαλέξει;

Ώσπου μια μέρα συνάντησε ένα δέντρο. Μικρό ήταν. Μα είχε καταπράσινα φύλλα, με όμορφη μυρωδιά. Είχε και κάτι ολοστρόγγυλους καρπούς, που κρεμόντουσαν από τα κλαδιά του.

Κάτω από τη φλούδα τους -κι αυτή μυρωδάτη ήταν- η ηλιαχτίδα άκουσε τους χυμούς να την προσκαλούνε: "Σ' εμάς μείνε!", είπαν. "Σ' αυτό το πορτοκάλι!". Κι έτσι έκανε.

Από τότε είναι που το πορτοκάλι έχει αυτό το λαμπερό χρώμα. Όταν το πιάνεις στα χέρια σου, λες και κρατάς τον ήλιο. Ίδια μ' αυτόν λάμπει.

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Το πορτοκάλι και μια ηλιαχτίδα

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Ήταν, κάποτε, μια μικρή ηλιαχτίδα. Μικρή, μα πολυταξιδεμένη. Και πού δεν είχε πάει! Είχε ταξιδέψει μέχρι τα πιο μακρινά αστέρια. Είχε διασχίσει το διάστημα σκαρφαλωμένη πάνω σε βιαστικούς γαλαξίες. Μα πάντα γυρνούσε πίσω. Στη ζεστή αγκαλιά του ήλιου. Ώσπου μια μέρα αποφάσισε να έρθει στη Γη. Και ήρθε. Έπαιξε με τα κύματα.

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Hello, everyone! Today, I’m excited to share my review of the book The Red Apple by by Marinela Scripcariu and illustrated by Andra Calligaro, published in Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 2024

1. Introduction to the Story and Characters

This is a delightful story about a group of animals—a rabbit, a hedgehog, and a mouse—who are trying to reach a big, shiny red apple hanging high on a tree branch. Each of them comes up with creative ideas, and together, they work as a team to solve their problem. It’s a simple yet engaging story filled with humor and charm.

2. Promoted Values

The book beautifully highlights the importance of teamwork, kindness, and perseverance. It shows that when we collaborate and help one another, we can overcome challenges and achieve great things.

3. Why I Recommend It

I recommend this book because it’s not only fun to read but also teaches important lessons in a way that’s easy for children to understand. The illustrations are colorful and captivating, adding to the story’s charm. It’s a perfect choice for family reading time or for introducing young readers to moral values.

4. Recommended Age Group

This book is ideal for children aged 4 to 8. Younger children will enjoy listening to the story, while older kids can read it on their own and learn valuable lessons.

5. School and Personal Details

School Name: ,,Dimitrie Cantemir,, Middle School

Coordinating Teacher: Liga Liliana Paula

In conclusion, The Red Apple is a wonderful story about working together, sharing ideas, and achieving goals as a team. I hope you’ll read it and enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you for watching my review!

The book can be browsed by accessing the link.

https://toticopiiicitesc.ro/pachete-de-literatie/clasa-pregatitoare/

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The book I read is Magas. The author of this book is Penelope Delta. Also the country of origin is Greece. The age that a child can read it is 6+.

The promoted values ​​of the book were justice, love for animals and friendship. Justice because when Brasidas a child ate the dates secretly, Magas saw him. Unfortunately, Brasidas accused his cousin Loukas of eating the dates. But Magas found a knife on the counter with Brasidas' initials engraved on it, acquitting Loukas. The love for animals because it shows us the love and care of children in Magas .

The friendship ended because when Magas left home he met Afratos with whom they became friends. Afratos also saved him many tI recommend this book because it talks about the love, care and friendship that we can have with animals. I also think that this book is simple and understandable for kids .Magas is a dog who does a lot of mischief. He also lives in Kifissia but he will go to his master's house in Alexandria. Later on various damages will be done that will make Magas leave the house. Will he manage to return and survive from the hardships and hunger of the street?

https://www.openbook.gr/magkas/

Select pdf to download and translate it with google translate in your language.

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Written by D Class Primary School of Kokkinochoma

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Arzu Doğan-Cumhuriyet Pr.Sch. Aksaray TURKIYE

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Arzu Doğan-Cumhuriyet Pr.Sch. Aksaray TURKIYE

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Author: Ömer Seyfettin

Origin: Turkiye

Recomended Age: 8+

Hasan and Ömer are the main characters of Kaşağı, which is very important because of its subject and the lesson it wants to teach and which gives a serious lesson for children. In this book, which explains how bad it is to lie, it is shown that even a small lie can cause serious problems. It is especially important for children not to lie by taking lessons from this.

This wonderful story book written by Ömer Seyfettin consists of 91 pages. The main characters of this book, which also contains various small illustrations:

Ömer:

Mum:

Father:

Hasan:

Dadaruh:

Pervin:

Ömer, who lives in a big farm with his family and is a happy child, loves many animals in the farm. But horses have a special place for him. He loves horses the most and often scratches them. Dadaruh does not allow him to scratch the horses often. Because Omar is very small.

Omar takes a valuable spoon and goes to the horses. When he combs the horses with this spoon, it makes the horses cranky. Hasan sees this and thinks that he is harming the horses. Angered, Ömer crushes the ends of this spoon with a stone and makes it unusable.

The next day their father visits the stable and sees that the brand new spoon has become unusable. His father first asks Dadaruh, the horse carer, what happened, but when he says he does not know, he immediately turns to Ömer. Omar says that Hasan broke the spoon. When his father asks Hasan, he says he does not know.

When his father sees that Hasan is lying, he gets even more angry and slaps him and forbids him to enter the barn again. After all this time, Hasan is still forbidden to enter the barn. Hasan's mother goes to Istanbul and one day he gets very sick. After long examinations, the doctors diagnose him with croup.

When Hasan's condition turns out to be fatal, Ömer starts to feel uncomfortable and tells Pervin, his nanny, everything. Pervin says that they should talk about everything in the morning. However, when Ömer goes to Hasan's room in the morning, he sees his father crying at Hasan's bedside. It is too late for everything, Hasan is dead.

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A tree once

once upon a time there was a small poor boy who lived in an abandoned house that had a tree next to it.One classic day the child woke up and went to sell tissues since that was all he had to sell. He went there and decided to clean the tree so he went and took out the trash that had been thrown at him.He threw them away and went to sell tissues. He reached a traffic light, left his backpack and started selling tissues. But no one wanted to buy tissues.Later that evening, a lady passed him and stopped, opened the window of the car and threw him a coin. The coin went on the road and when he went to reach it, a truck passed by. He did this at the edge but then lost it. He was selling tissues many people passed by outside his house and threw themselves into the treegarbage. In fact, a lady with her dog passed by and the dog peed on the tree. The boy was tired looking for something to eat. After a few hours he found an apple, he rubbed it on his shirt and then he went to a fountain to surprise him and filled up his water. He arrived home and directly ran to the tree and what to he saw the tree in a bad state. He took his bottle, washed it and collected the garbage that had been thrown on the tree, he wentto sleep when he suddenly heard a noise, it was the workers who had come to see it because in a few days they would demolish it. The scared little boy ran to get away from them but as he was running the tissues fell on him and then his backpack went for a spin to look at the windows when he got home and what to see he saw that the door of the abandoned house was locked. He sat on the pavement and after a whilethe tree spoke to him and told him that they were going to cut down the tree, he asked the boy to decorate it for Christmas like the Christmas tree. He took some colored wrappings and put them on the tree, then he made two wishes, the first one was to light it somehow .The fireflies came and he asked for a star and the star came. and for in return the boy asked to sit on his root for a whileBefore he went to sleep, a Christmas carriage came with the king, they asked him if he wanted to come and decorate the king's tree so beautifully. And he told them that he can't go anywhere without the tree, so some soldiers came and uprooted it to take it with them and they left for the castle..

Evgenios Trivizas

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The Tale of Deli Dumrul: A Deep Dive Deli Dumrul, a character often translated as "Mad Dumrul" or "Crazy Dumrul," is a unique figure in the Dede Korkut tales. While he is often portrayed as eccentric and impulsive, his character is also marked by deep faith and a profound sense of justice. Key Characters and Their Traits

Deli Dumrul: A larger-than-life character, Deli Dumrul is known for his impulsive actions and his unique sense of humor. His actions often seem chaotic, but underlying these actions is a deep-seated belief in justice and fairness. He is a complex character, balancing impulsivity with a strong moral compass.

Azrael: The Angel of Death in Islamic tradition, Azrael is depicted as a powerful figure in the tale. However, in the encounter with Deli Dumrul, he is portrayed as vulnerable and even fearful. This unique portrayal subverts traditional expectations of such a figure.

Duha: While not as prominent in the tale, Duha is mentioned as Deli Dumrul's father. His character is often implied to be a wise and respected figure, providing a contrast to his son's more impulsive nature.

The Narrative and its Themes The tale of Deli Dumrul revolves around his encounter with Azrael, the Angel of Death. This encounter is preceded by Deli Dumrul's construction of a bridge and the collection of tolls. Key themes explored include:

Challenge to Authority: Deli Dumrul's challenge to Azrael, a figure representing ultimate authority and inevitability, is a powerful symbol of defiance against the established order.

Humor and Satire: The tale is filled with humorous elements, such as Deli Dumrul's outrageous demands and his interactions with Azrael. This humor serves to lighten the serious themes of mortality and fate.

Mortality and Fate: While the tale is filled with humor, it also confronts the universal themes of mortality and fate. Deli Dumrul's encounter with Azrael forces him to confront his own mortality.

Justice and Fairness: Underlying Deli Dumrul's chaotic behavior is a deep-seated sense of justice. His actions, while often impulsive, are motivated by a desire to correct perceived wrongs.

Unique Elements of the Deli Dumrul Tale

Subversion of Traditional Roles: The tale subverts traditional expectations of both the hero and the villain. Deli Dumrul, while initially appearing as a villain, becomes a hero, while Azrael, the traditional figure of death, is portrayed as fearful.

Spiritual Dimensions: The tale delves into spiritual themes, exploring questions about life, death, and the nature of existence.

Folkloric Elements: The tale incorporates various folkloric elements, such as the motif of the trickster figure and the concept of fate.

Conclusion The tale of Deli Dumrul is a unique and fascinating addition to the Dede Korkut epic cycle. It offers a blend of humor, heroism, and spiritual exploration. Deli Dumrul's character is complex and multifaceted, challenging traditional notions of heroism and villainy. By examining the tale, we can gain a deeper understanding of the values, beliefs, and worldview of the Oghuz Turks.