Volume VIII · New Stories for Difficult Times
The Classmate Who Came from Far Away
A new boy, Daniel, joined Ilinca's class. He came from far away and did not speak Romanian. He sat alone and looked sad. Ilinca noticed him making the sign of the cross before eating, just as she did.
The story continues in volume VIII, “New Stories for Difficult Times”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.