BAŤOvídky - Příběh medvěda Toma – Pribilincová Michaela (2017)

The life story of Tomáš Baťa is not just about shoes and factories; it is primarily about the ability to improve the world around him. And so are fairy tales – full of determination, overcoming obstacles, and faith in goodness. So why not transfer the true story of Tomáš Baťa into the fairy tale of Teddy Bear Tom? Our bear Tom lives in the Zlínovod forest. He has his shoemaking workshop in a modest cave and secretly dreams of large caves with machines, like the bears have beyond the big lake. Just as Tomáš Baťa dreamed of factories like those he saw in America. Our bear employs skilled rabbits, must get along with the foxes, cannot be afraid of the wolves that rule his forest, and wants to learn from the big bears across the lake. Like Tomáš Baťa, bear Tom must face fear, resentment, and worries; he longs for a better life and cares for his loved ones. The story of bear Tom is presented to children in 26 chapters, which are based on the life stages of Tomáš Baťa. Each chapter ends with a lesson meant to inspire children, and there are also factual details included. The book is richly illustrated. The author of the publication is Michaela Pribilincová, who is also the author of positive fairy tales for children. The professional guarantee of the book was provided by Gabriela Culík Končitíková from the Tomáš Baťa Foundation and...