Good morning, Karlchen!

In the morning, mom comes into the nursery and gently says: «Karlchen, it's time to get up!» But it seems that the room is empty. Where has her little son gone? Mom carefully pulls on the tip of the blanket and quietly asks: «Karlchen, where are you?» Instead of Karlchen, a sleepy toy penguin pokes out from under the blanket. Mom pulls the blanket a little harder. No Karlchen, just a toy doggy. Mom pulls again, and a plush bear shows up from under the blanket. And only when mom pulls the blanket all the way down does she finally find her little son, curled up in a ball. «Good morning, mommy!» — says Karlchen and laughs.

The stories about the little rabbit Karlchen have been published in Russian for over 15 years. During this time, they have become very beloved by young readers and have become a classic of family reading. The world of Karlchen is understandable and close to toddlers, so they immediately recognize themselves in the main character and love to look at the large, clear illustrations. And moms and dads find interesting tips in these books on how to communicate with their child and turn daily routines into an exciting game.

Rotraut Susanne Berner is a world-renowned German artist. In 2016, she was awarded the most prestigious prize in children's literature – the Hans Christian Andersen Award.