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Available in English, Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian.
140-180 pages, depending on the language version, page size A5, 30 colour pictures inside. 250 g.
If your inquisitive mind likes the beauty of old symbols, you may be interested in reading
Janka from the Great Kingdom - a fairy tale for adults. Based on Belarusian myths and folklore, it contains many allegories for a broader look on life.
This book is interesting from three perspectives:
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Folk - mythical heroes and characters from Belarus
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Fun - humorous observations and sharp-tongued proverbs
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Wisdom - deep ideas behind the story for kids
Curious legends of a certain kingdom propel young Janka on an unusual journey. He seeks love and inquisitively follows every cue and prompt in order to fill his life with light. However, there are those who fear the light and those who, on the contrary, are creators of darkness. The young man lacks the knowledge he needs to find his true way until one day...
