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.
A long time ago, when
One day, a burly farmer was sowing rye in his field when suddenly a strong
He came home upset and dejected, worrying and wondering what in the world he should do now. If he didn’t sow, there would be no harvest. And without a good, hearty harvest, there would be no flour to mill. And without flour, no cakes! The thought nearly made him cry.
He was blue and
The farmer didn’t dawdle. He quickly packed his bags and walked over the rough hills and down the valleys and hollows to search for the wind. He finally found it dancing in a meadow
When it spotted a living person at a distance, it came close to the burly farmer and asked: “What are you looking for, sir?” The farmer told him