Freedom. A Wondrous Journey

  • Familiarises children with the importance of basic democratic rights
  • Witty and light-footed twist of pictures and text
  • A picture book that encourages reflection and dialogue

Freedom shapes our lives. It is a fundamental right, but by no means it is experienced by everyone at all times. Freedom had to be fought for long and hard, and for many people it remains unattainable.

 This book helps children to understand what the big word means and feels like:

Why freedom can mean being allowed to be different. Why being free means being able to know and ask everything. And also in what way it may become complicated sometimes…

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  • Publisher: Fischer Sauerländer
  • Release: 09.10.2024
  • ISBN: 978-3-7373-7345-6
  • 48 Pages
  • Author: Sybille Hein
  • Illustrated by: Sybille Hein
  • 4 +
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Sybille Hein

Sybille Hein studied philosophy (half-way), illustration (complete) and toured for many years with her cabaret programmes. Today she lives in Berlin with her family and showcases various talents. She writes books for young and old, radio plays, satirical texts and many songs. Her illustrations can be found in books, on fabric collections and regularly in children's television programmes.