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When Strength Is Silence - North Dakota Fairytales
By Mashkovtsev
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Description
This story is an adaptation of traditional Russian and Tatar folk tales, reimagined for children in a modern setting. With timeless values and a peaceful message, it captures the emotional essence of classic folklore while creating a new magical world where animals speak and every snowfall holds a lesson.
Set in a wintery North Dakota landscape, the story introduces a bold Coyote who believes that power comes from loud threats and fear. But the Bear-strong, silent, and steady-shows that real power lies in choosing peace over conflict, silence over shouting, and wisdom over violence.
The story is ideal for children ages 4-10, perfect for bedtime, classroom reading, or quiet moments with family. It gently introduces themes like emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and the difference between power and true leadership.
Through simple, lyrical language and memorable characters, this story helps young readers understand that being strong isn't about being the loudest-it's about knowing when not to act. It's about choosing not to hurt, even when you can. It's about being brave enough to be gentle.
Written in a fairy tale tone, this story will resonate with fans of classic animated storytelling. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or storyteller, When Strength Is Silence offers a refreshing, meaningful tale that's both visually rich and morally grounded.
This tale is part of the North Dakota Fairytales series, a multilingual storytelling project that transforms Eastern European folk wisdom into relatable stories for children around the world.
This story is also available in Spanish and Arabic, reflecting our mission to bring timeless values to children in every language and culture.
Let your children walk through snowy forests, sit by silent ponds, and listen to the quiet power of a Bear who could have crushed everything-but chose stillness instead.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
24
Release Date:
2025-07-31
Publication Date:
2025-07-31
Publisher:
North Dakota Fairytales
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN13:
9798349537370
Minimum Reading Age:
4
Maximum Reading Age:
10
Weight:
69 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
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