Пръстенът на рода

A story about the strength and support of the family.

"Today, more than ever, we need connection. Sharedness. Togetherness. The dynamic lifestyle increasingly separates us from one another and we need to return to our roots and values. I believe that for our children to grow up with faith in themselves and their own abilities, it is important to know and honor their family, their kin and its history. It is important to preserve and strengthen the root of our children by telling them the stories of our ancestors. The lessons from their experiences will become experience and wisdom in the future of our children. That is why I created the children's story The Ring of the Family, in which twelve-year-old Sofia learns in an unusual way about the strength and support of family and kin. Knowing the family history, children will be better prepared to cope with the challenges of life. Is there a greater success than that for a parent? I wish it to you from my heart!" – Petia Petrova

"Dear readers, you are holding in your hands a beautiful book with a wonderful story and magical illustrations. The task of the creators of this book and of all of us adults is to tell our lives to our children and to pass on to them the wisdom and knowledge that remain alive in our memory and in our hearts. This task is not easy, because you, still young but smart and resourceful readers, know and can do so much: you use computers, tablets and phones wonderfully, play fun electronic games, and have the opportunity to watch so many films and shows on television. But there, in those devices, one thing is missing: the memory and love of the storyteller. In this colorful, little, but magical book, love and ancestral memory are alive; they are the leavening without which no one cannot be healthy and happy. Immerse yourself in the fairy tale to get the lesson but also to hear the voices of your ancestors, of your family. Those people will always respond with love and warmth, with understanding and faith in you. They will help you discover the secrets of life. Enjoy the reading! With love for you!" – Aida Markovska, family storyteller and healer

Illustrations: Tsveta Petrova.