Ages 4-5

Dorothy and the Glasses

Written by Ivona Brezinova
Illustrated by Mentor Llapashtica

Mommy, Daddy, and Dorothy’s brother, Martin, all wear glasses. But not Dorothy. She knows that glasses make people see better, and she wants to see better, too. Never mind that she can see perfectly without them. She feels like an outsider in her own family, and so she draws glasses on her face and on all her toys. But when she tries on her Daddy’s glasses, she gets a big surprise!

Ronny

Written by Ivona Brezinova (Czech Republic)
Illustrated by Mentor Llapashtica (Kosovo)

Times are hard for Mommy, Daddy, and Ivan. They live in a tiny apartment and only have room for an imaginary dog, Ronny, who behaves badly—especially at night. They love him, anyway. One day they are able to move to a larger apartment and have room for The Real Ronny! A real dog! He’s wonderful, of course. And they love him. But sometimes you can’t help missing the things you left behind.

Let’s Go to Work

Written by Aude Brunel (Czech Republic)
Illustrated by Marjan Mancek (Slovenia)

Both Mum and Dad work in offices, but it’s hard for a very little boy to understand what they DO all day, and why they’re SO tired when they get home and can only play for a little while. With the help of his grandmother, who takes care of him, our young narrator tries to experience their workaday world, day after day, at home in a pretend office . . . and he gets really, really tired, too. . . .

Oranges for Everyone

Written by Daiga Zake (Latvia)
Illustrated by Elena Stojanova (Macedonia)

When Jimmy’s mother brings home a bag of five beautiful oranges, he wants to keep them all for himself. But his instinct to share with his family and friends is too strong to resist – until he has no oranges left at all! This day, Jimmy will learn a lot about the gift of generosity.