THE BOOK OF KINDNESS
THE BOOK OF KINDNESS

The Book of Kindness by Egor Klopenko is a heartfelt selection of poetic stories for young children, using vivid imagery and simple language to...

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Egor Klopenko
Egor Klopenko

Books for children require absolute sincerity and purity. To create something real, you must strip away all that is superfluous, all that is artificial, all that is so common in adult prose. What remains must be only goodness, beauty, joy, light, and love—only the most valuable and important things, only the things you would want to give your children. But this is how books for adults should be written, too…And perhaps, this is just how we should live as well…

As a writer, I’ve realized

That if I’m reaching out through my books,

It should be to children.

Only with them does it make sense to speak sincerely

And of true things,

For they themselves are always sincere

And true.

And when I do write for adults,

I’m speaking only to the childlike spark still within them,

The one that’s stayed with them all along,

The only sincere and true part in them. In us. All of us.

However much we try to hide it from each other.

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The Sandbook

The Sandbook

“For centuries, the desert has fascinated humanity, inspiring countless legends. In his latest novel, The Sandbook, Egor Klopenko deftly taps into this rich tradition of desert legends with a story that will captivate both young readers and adults alike. Klopenko’s prose expertly captures the desert’s raw, mysterious beauty through his young...

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The Great Magician

The Great Magician

“The collection draws from rich traditions in children’s literature while maintaining its distinct voice. Readers familiar with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince will recognize a similar philosophical approach to profound truths through simple language. Like Saint-Exupéry, this author treats children as capable of understanding deep...

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THE BOOK OF FRIENDSHIP

THE BOOK OF FRIENDSHIP

“Egor Klopenko’s The Book of Friendship is a delightful collection of short stories, perfect for children ages 3–7. With simple yet vivid language, Klopenko creates a world where friendship blossoms in unexpected ways. The book takes on a playful, meta approach in the introduction, reflecting on the act of storytelling itself and how children...

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Praise

This book of kindness is so lovely! I really enjoyed reading it! I think children and especially adults could learn a lot from reading it. Kindness is something that we don’t have a lot of in the world and this could definitely remind people of that and make them want to be kind and teach their children and friends to be kind. This is an amazing collection of short stories for families! I would recommend this to all of my peers!

– Brooke Auckerman, Literary critic.

Egor Klopenko's "The Book of Kindness" is a collection of imaginative fables whose poetic simplicity cannot fail to touch your heart. With wonderful illustrations by Ksenia Panteleeva, Klopenko's book makes for perfect bedtime reading for children, and its heartwarming message will resonate with readers of any age.

– Joseph McAlhany, Publisher at Leverhill, Research Professor at University of Connecticut.

I first read this hug of a book on a grey winter London day. I could literally feel the warm-fuzz of kindness radiate through my body and it left me with a smile on my face for the whole day. I read a lot of submissions in my line of work, but the simplicity of this one has stayed with me. With its gorgeous illustrations, it would be a pity if this book were simply consigned to children’s shelves. I hope this book lands everywhere that kindness is needed.

– Dr. Abia Afsar-Siddiqui, Managing Director TA-HA Publishers.
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