Carlchen Goes Shopping

On Saturday after breakfast, Carlchen and his dad go to the store for shopping. As they leave, mom asks, «Did you forget anything?» Carlchen and dad are sure they took everything needed. But at the door, mom thoughtfully hands them bicycle helmets. Oh, right, they almost forgot! As they exit the garage, mom reminds them about the shopping list. Indeed, they can't go without it! Already outside, mom catches up with them with a shopping basket. Now it seems they have everything... But when it was time to pay at the checkout, it turned out that dad forgot his wallet at home. Thankfully, mom noticed it in time and ran to the store with the wallet!

Stories about the little rabbit Carlchen have been published in Russian for over 15 years. During this time, they have become beloved by young readers and have turned into a classic of family reading. Carlchen's world is understandable and close to little ones, 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 Suzanne 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.

This story about Carlchen is also included in the collection «Carlchen, Dad, Mom and Grandma Nickel».