I like and deeply respect people who pursue what they believe in — who follow what feels right. And I respect even more those who decide to create something from scratch — like a printed children’s book about topics that are both difficult and profoundly important.
Photo by Joanna Plaskonka
I recently received a second book for review from Agnieszka and Marta, the authors of the Kyre adventures. And perhaps it wouldn’t be anything unusual — except for the fact that before Kyre, these two women weren’t professional book creators. Yet what they’ve made is truly impressive.
The book has a solid, high-quality cover, soft matte paper, and colorful illustrations. The font is excellent — very comfortable to read. These are the little details that, when neglected, often send a book straight to the “I’ll read it someday” pile, where “someday” unfortunately means “probably never.” The authors clearly understand the principle behind building good habits: above all, make it easier.
And that’s exactly what they’ve done here — made reading easier and more inviting. Which, in today’s world, is no small feat. (If you don’t believe me, take a walk through a few libraries. During most of my visits, I have plenty of space to choose books — because there are so few people around.)
So, what will you find inside?
Real characters — ones who don’t teach us about a sugar-coated world or an overly dark one. They show us real conversations, conflicts, challenges, fear of failure, attempts to manipulate others, and much more. My soul smiled from ear to ear when I noticed how beautifully the topic of psychological safety was introduced in the book.
The first part of Kyre’s adventures (Kyre and the Cosmic Gate) was already a wise and engaging story — one that respected the young reader’s intelligence by assuming they could handle complex ideas. The second part brings even richer challenges. The themes are more intricate, the chapters longer, and the whole book more substantial. I almost feel as though Kyre is learning and growing faster than Harry Potter — inviting his readers to grow and learn valuable lessons alongside him.
It’s also a book that might spark meaningful conversations between children and adults — about things like what a password is and why it should be safe.
There’s one more aspect I must mention because it warms my heart like a cozy fireplace: my feedback from the first book was clearly taken into account — especially regarding the readability of some captions and illustrations (poor Bobek, who used to disappear in some drawings!). And yes, that matters to me — because I’m also a reader of Kyre’s adventures. It’s such a wonderful feeling when your voice isn’t just heard but genuinely considered.
If you don’t speak Polish, I truly feel sorry — because for now, the book is only available in Polish. But if you do speak Polish, then psst… you can find it here:
https://przygodykyre.pl/
Buy the book for a child. That inner child of yours counts, too.
Kyre’s world may be cosmic, but the lessons are deeply human.