![]() There is warmth and recognition of his good deeds from Leo, in a simple and undramatized manner. The watercolour paintings are gorgeous and embody the richness of the changing moods and the beauty of nature. I prefer to keep it simple and look at the overarching wisdom that is being put forward. The blend of traditional and fictitious storyline elements, craft an accessible and emotive tale for kids to muse on.īased on a story by Leo Tolstoy many elements of this tale can be read into more deeply. The boy rescues her and later when she awakes to find her child is still missing, ventures into the stormy night alone to find and safely rescue the baby.Īdults may smile at the combination of the Asian style mountain retreat, complete with a big soft looking bed. A sudden storm arrives and as they go to Leo’s house for shelter, Nikolai hears a cry for help.Ī panda has been injured by a falling tree. The child offers his help and in doing so stays longer than planned. ![]() When Nikolai arrives Leo is digging his garden, which is hard for an old turtle with a big spade! ![]()
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