Lucy Rowland: Vitez reče ne

Ned the little knight always does exactly what he’s told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages, or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, Ned always runs inside just as he’s asked. But one morning something shifts in him, and he discovers a new word: “NO!” He will not help his dad find his shield, his arrow, or his bow, and that night, he refuses to go inside. After a surprising encounter with the dragon, will he change his tune?

The rhyming story by British author Lucy Rowland and illustrated by Kate Hindley, translated into Slovenian by Boštjan Gorenc, is a wonderful tool for starting conversations about emotions and learning to set boundaries. It encourages understanding the importance of saying “NO!” when needed and standing up for oneself, while also reminding us to find a balance by sometimes giving in and maintaining a friendly approach. It’s the picture book  for children who have discovered the power of the word “NO”!