Já a paní Hanba – Zelyk Iryna (2025)

This story is about a feeling that is not always visible, but we all know it. Hugo is a tiny seahorse living in an underwater world full of colors, movement, and joy. He loves adventure, exploration, his friends, and dancing. One day, however, he experiences a feeling he doesn't understand – shame. At first, it only tickles gently, but then it starts to paralyze him. And just when he would like to hide, he meets someone who helps him understand what that feeling actually means.

This gentle yet powerful story invites children and adults on a journey of understanding. It doesn't just address what is visible on the outside – it focuses on the inner world where much important takes place. It touches on what we often cannot name, but what can influence our behavior, courage, and relationship with ourselves.

The book provides a safe space where it is okay to feel – even what is not always pleasant. It is not a miraculous answer to all questions or a solution to every situation – and perhaps that is why it has its strength. It is a quiet inspiration that can open up space for personal discovery. Such discovery does not arise from the outside but slowly matures from within – and is part of a healthy path to developing emotional intelligence in children and personal growth in adults.

• For children…