About the book: 1988 / In addition to the story that gave the collection its title, the book by the famous German anti-fascist writer included: "The Matchbox Boy", "Emil and detectives”, “Button and Anton”, “Double Lottchen”, “When I was little”. The main quality of Kästner's prose for children is a kind smile. He was sure that kindness is necessary for a child, that it is also an active weapon. Kestner's stories are full of optimism, faith in man, in the triumph of justice. Artist V. I. Bokovnya.