The Boy and the Papa

2024

Writer
Illustrator
Genre
storybook
 
fiction
Original
Publisher
Päike ja Pilv
ISBN
9789916630594
Year
2024
Pages
64
Age
8+

Synopsis

Rights sold: Lithuanian

In the beginning, there were three – the boy, Mama, and Papa. Since the boy is the youngest child in the family, with all the others already at work or school, he spends his time with Mama and Papa instead of going to kindergarten. After all, neither Mama nor Papa go to work or school, so the boy fits with them perfectly, like jam with pancakes.
But then Mama falls ill and passes away. Now it’s just the boy and Papa, and they must learn to manage on their own. Together, they exercise with such vigour that their joints creak, learn to make the world’s best sauce, listen to the symphony of falling leaves in the autumn wind, and collect all sorts of other memories.
There’s no doubt that together, they’ll overcome even the toughest moments. So much so that Papa can rightfully be called a connoisseur of joy in life. The boy hopes that one day, he’ll be just as skilled in the art of enjoying life as Papa is.

Reading Sample

The Boy and the Papa (ENG)