Tomáš a kouzelný medvěd – Csontosová Zuzana (2024)

A fantasy story about escaping from the icy kingdom of solitude on the back of a kind bear. The story of friendship between Linda and Tomáš – a boy with Asperger's syndrome – also speaks about the fact that no one wants to be alone and that with a little patience and creativity, it is possible to gain a great friend. ***** Friends Tomáš and Linda from class 4.C in the mountain village of Srní couldn't be more different: Tomáš, who has Asperger's syndrome, loves natural sciences and hates breaks, while Linda loves animals and often walks with her head in the clouds. They are united by a rich inner world, intense experiences, and trips into the world of dreams. Through lively dialogues and sensitive descriptions, the author presents the different ways of thinking and communication of two distinct characters. Using an action-packed story, she gently explains to readers how children with Asperger's syndrome differ, how they perceive reality, and what their needs and preferences are. ***** Tomáš and Linda move into the world of fantasy not only during the day but especially at night through books stored under their pillows. Together, they embark on a poetic winter landscape in search of the bear Björn and the reindeer Magnus, who was drawn as a kind guide for Tomáš by the observant Linda. Thanks to the dreamlike experience, Tomáš copes better with...