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Amos a Boris

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A timeless tale about an unlikely friendship between a tiny mouse and a giant whale — a story of courage, hope and the comfort of not being alone.

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Mouse Amos lives by the sea. He loves the ocean and often wonders what lies beyond it. He builds his own little boat, packs supplies and heads out toward distant shores. At first, the sailor’s life seems like a dream. But what happens when he loses the boat and finds himself alone in the middle of the vast ocean? Amos is close to giving up when a giant head rises from the deep — it belongs to Boris the whale.

This luminous tale by William Steig is above all about friendship — but also about fear, time, infinity, closeness and unbreakable will. And the deep comfort that comes from knowing we are not alone in the world.

For readers aged 4+.

 

Author William Steig
Language Czech
Publication date April 3, 2025
Edition First Reading – Picture Book Translations
Category Illustrated story book
Pages 40
Dimensions 254 × 220 mm
Binding Hardcover
Age 3–6 / 6–9

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Category: Books, paper
Weight: 0.6 kg

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