Hungary
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Anga, Mária (text)
Rényi, Krisztina (illus.)
Ki vasalja ki a katicabogárkák szárnyait? (Who irons ladybug's wings?)
Budapest : Magyar Könyvklub, 2000. – 53pp
ISBN 963-547-168-8
Animals - Plants - Fairy tale
In this literary fairy tale, Mária Anga thematises problems, dreams and fears of concern
to kindergarten children. Her fictional world, plants and animals take on a fairy
tale-like character, and, just like in fairy tales, there is a way out of every difficult
situation, safely bringing the story to a happy end. Colourful frames and vignettes
enhance the text with appealing illustrations. (3+)
242
Mihály, Antal (text)
Buzay, István (illus.)
Egbert egér utazása : [sose add fel, ne légy csacska, egérbĹl is lehet macska]
(Mouse Egbert's trip)
Budapest : Cicerz Könyvkiadó, 2000. – 68pp
ISBN 963-539-284-2
Tom-cat - Mouse - Friendship - Loss of weight - Adventure
In this funny and delightful story, Egbert, the little, cheeky mouse, and Csucsu, the fat
tom-cat, go out into the world and experience many amusing adventures. Together they catch
robbers, unmask tricksters, always ready to help where they may. Csucsu, who has to lose
weight, turns into a sportsman while Egbert is nominated honorary member of the cats'
choir, because he helped the musicians to win the first prize at a choral competition. In
the end the (by now) slim and trim tom-cat and the faithful mouse can return back home.
(6+)
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Sivók, Irén (text)
Rényi, Krisztina (illus.)
Barátfülek (Ears of a friend)
Budapest : Móra, 2000. – 61pp
ISBN 963-11-7551-0
Friendship - Loyalty
This book tells of love, friendship and loyalty. These timeless values are exemplified by
the life-long friendship between two boys. Their friendship is paralleled by that between
a toy-kobold and a toy-marten. The two complementary plots demonstrate the strength and
depth of these feelings. The traditional, realistic black-and-white illustrations loosen
up the text, making it very readable. (7+)