Pavol Dobsinsky
Jack the Pea Boy
Those who are smart will overcome any difficulties. Pavol Dobšinský’s story tells us about a boy who is small as a pea but also incredibly strong.
In a little village, there was
The daisy always enjoyed the day, soaking in the wonderful sun’s warmth and listening to birds singing
Sometimes, when the nearby red-brick school had a break, it could hear the children
It was enough for it to keep its eyes open and every minute there would be something new to admire. The daisy was a happy and joyful plant. It imagined that all its feelings were contained in the bird’s lyrics and melodies, for all the world to hear. With love and
“I can see and hear,” the daisy told itself, “the sun is shining on me and the wind gives me little kisses every now…