Adele's Tales Thirteen poetic stories of childhood, wonder, and the invisible threads that shape us. What if the world outside your window could talk to you? What if the snowflakes were messengers from the North, and a tired old automobile remembered being part of a submarine? What if flowers could keep promises, and angels had shift work? Welcome to the luminous world of Princess Adele , a little girl whose quiet observations open doors to extraordinary conversations. These are not ordinary children's tales — they are moments of grace, wrapped in lyrical storytelling and filled with light, loss, joy, and gentle wisdom. Born from love. Crafted for one little girl. This book began as a private gift. A father, watching his daughter Adele begin to read, sat down to write stories — just for her. Each tale was written to match her world: the garden she explored, the car her father drove, the light above the kitchen table, the snail in the aquarium. Over time, these stories grew into something greater — a celebration of childhood, spoken in the quiet voice of magic realism. Thirteen interconnected stories — each complete in itself, yet together forming a tender portrait of how a child begins to make sense of life. Inside you'll find: • The Snow Queen Is Going on Vacation — Winter's end, as seen from a stroller, narrated by two Messengers and a kitten. • The Secret of the Silver Parachutes — A heartachingly gentle tale of friendship with a yellow dandelion. • Steel Dreams — A garage conversation between Adele and an old car named Bravo, who remembers being a bomb and fears what comes next. • The Purple Dispute — Three flowers quarrel on a windowsill until one chooses to bloom anyway. • Mr. Mole — A profound moment with a small creature who teaches: "To truly see, you don't always need eyes." • …and many more, including tales about goldfish who grant wishes, a philosophical walnut tree, and a Baron Spider with six paws and surprising manners. Tone and style: Think The Little Prince meets Moominvalley , with a touch of Miyazaki's sensibility. Gentle, poetic, layered. Each story resonates differently with children and adults. Kids will hear a fairy tale. Grown-ups will hear time passing. Who is this book for? – Children aged 5–10 who are starting to read longer stories – Parents looking for bedtime tales with emotional depth – Grandparents, educators, and dreamers What makes it special? This book is not the product of a publishing house. It was never meant for shelves or sales. It was meant for one child, by someone who loves her. That intimacy lingers in every line — and somehow, it reaches every reader. A journey across time, memory, and imagination From dandelion fields to aquariums, from strollers to mirrors, the stories explore transformation, mortality, joy, and the quiet power of being present. Illustrated in a quiet, eco-minimalist style , the book avoids bright, overstimulating visuals. Instead, it invites the child to imagine, to complete the pictures in their mind — encouraging inner vision rather than distraction. Simple lines, gentle contrasts, and empty space support the emotional depth of each story, making this book not only a read, but a shared moment of reflection. Adele's Tales is more than a book. It's a keepsake — a gentle reminder that magic is always just a question away. Even steel can dream.