The Cub Who Wanted to Be Happy

What is freedom, how to overcome fear, what is happiness, and why respect is needed — answers to all these questions are found in the «Tales of the Wise Owl».

They will help the child become kinder and more attentive, teach them to care for others and appreciate family. An engaging story is the best start for an important conversation. These books talk to children about their feelings in a simple and understandable language, teach them to work with emotions, develop emotional intelligence, and help them take the first steps towards success.

The cub Gaston really wants to be happy. The only thing is, he doesn’t quite understand what happiness is. Is it perhaps that happiness belongs to those who have many toys? Or to those who have reliable friends? The owl Minerva will help Gaston find the answer.

Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt – a French writer and playwright, laureate of the Goncourt Prize in short stories, holder of the Grand Prix of the French Academy and other prestigious awards. Schmitt's books have been translated into 50 languages. Films have been made based on his works, and his plays are performed in theaters of many countries.