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Alina Diaconu
Heartfelt Stories

Ursulețul cel puternic

The smallest bear cub in the forest, and a worm lost from her family.

When Tudorică is ill and frightened, his mother tells him a story from the hidden drawer of stories: about Gheorghiță, the smallest and most curious bear cub in the forest.

In his first spring, Gheorghiță sets out to discover the world and meets Zaraza, a tiny worm who has lost her family. Though he is the smallest of them all, Gheorghiță climbs high into the treetop and calls out with all his bear strength, to help Zaraza find her family again.

A story within a story, illustrated in warm watercolours, about a mother's love and about the strength you carry in your heart.

What the child learns from this story

  • That true strength lies in courage and kindness, not in size
  • How lovely it is to help those in need
  • Curiosity, and the joy of exploring nature
  • Comfort and courage when a child is afraid or unwell

Coming soon in English.

Every order also includes the printable colouring book as a PDF, sent by e-mail.

Read the Romanian edition on Poveștile Tale

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