The Box, Rainbow Socks, and the Carousel
R.E. Rose, R.E. Rose
eBook
(RainWood Press, Jan. 19, 2015)
This storybook parallels a famous fable--like Little Red Riding Hood, who walks alone through the woods to visit her grandmother, little Munci set's off on a long walk through Novi Sad, in the former Yugoslavia, a city set outside the black forest, where the original Little Red Riding Hood may have once travelled with her basket in hand; little Munci takes a similar path, but through the old city's riverside, to visit a relative. Munci's mother sends the child to her Aunty's house where, she receives a magical gift.In this picture book for children and adults, a young girl takes a long adventurous walk by the blue Danube and discovers a red circus tent and a mysterious young stranger who very much admires the gift Munci receives from her Aunt.The friendly but mysterious stranger makes the wandering and curious little Munci an offer for her magical gift. It's an offer that attracts Munci very much. The little girl must make her first difficult decision in life, should she stay or should she leave? She must decide if the stranger is a friend or foe. Alone on the outskirts of an old city that is celebrating a quiet Sunday afternoon, the little girl's poetic walk turns into an adventure she'll never forget. A modern day fairytale in a contemporary historical setting; the book is full of a variety of artists' beautiful renditions of character and place.The Box, Rainbow Socks, and the Carousel is a timeless tale of growing up. A magical moment that is destined to become a modern day children's classic. It's underlying humor, mystery and enchantment weave through the pictures and the poetic narrative and will surely become a favorite bedtime tale. Follow Munci as she leaves her mother and her little brother, Pobili, to walk along the bank of the blue Danube to visit her aunt who has just returned from her travels abroad. As she meanders and makes her way to her Aunt's, Munci notices that the circus is in town! She dreams of going to the circus, but all is quiet at the circus because it’s Sunday and the circus doesn't perform on that one day in the week. Munci is heartbroken that she won't have a chance to see the sights. When she finally tears herself away from the circus grounds, she turns back one last time and notices the carousel. Her heart nearly explodes with the rush of desire she feels because she so badly wants to ride the carousel, but, alas, the carousel is closed with a tarp nearly draped over the entire ride. When the little girl finally arrives at her Aunty's house, she is late and very, very hungry. Her aunt greets her and feeds and then does something very special. She gives the child a magical box found on her travels overseas. She warns the girl to never open the box because there is something very special inside. Once opened, the magic of the box might be lost. Munci promises to never, never, ever open the box and is on her way to return to home, her mother and her little brother.When the little girl finally arrives at her Aunty's house, she is late and very, very hungry. Her aunt greets her and feeds and then does something very special. She gives the child a magical box found on her travels overseas. She warns the girl to never open the box because there is something very special inside. Once opened, the magic of the box might be lost. Munci promises to never, never, ever open the box and is on her way home to her mother and her little brother, Pobili when she decides to stop on more time at the carousel. She quietly looks on, imagining what it might be like to ride the beautiful circus attraction when she is approached by a stranger. Startled, Munci is unsure of what she should do. Should she run home or stay and talk with the young stranger? She decides to stay, hoping to make a new friend. Munci soon discovers that the stranger is more interested in the gift from her Aunty than in anything Munci might have to say.