Tree for Ryzhik

Once, the little squirrel Ryzhik found a tall and beautiful tree. How he rejoiced! Such a wonderful tree – just for him. He would live there, enjoying the silence, peace, and total freedom, and no one would disturb him!

But soon... it became clear that this wonderful tree was also liked by others. The birds, which loved to rest on its branches, considered the tree their home. And the caterpillars, which ate the delicious leaves. And the bugs, which lived under the bark. And the animals that came to scratch their backs against the rough trunk... No, Ryzhik did not intend to share the tree with neighbors. So he decided to go in search of another home – just for himself.

However, he couldn't go far. Suddenly, Ryzhik fell into the paws of a leopard, who, strangely enough, also considered the tree exclusively his, as he loved to rest in its cool shade. Moreover, the predator was sure that all the inhabitants of the tree also belonged to him, the leopard... How mistaken he was. None of the insects and small animals living in the tree considered themselves anyone's property. Joining forces, they not only saved Ryzhik but also chased the leopard away forever.

This book will provide a reason to talk to a child about important things: the desire to own and the ability to share; about living alone and in close proximity. In other words, about life in society, in shared space, be it a family, home, an entire city, or even our whole planet.

Additionally, with this picture book, one can play like with a wimmelbuch. Who can show and name all the insects and little animals on the tree? And here's a task for the most attentive: starting from the very first spread, find the gray squirrel that has been secretly watching Ryzhik from the dense foliage all the way.