Wonderful Stories of a Family from Kazakhstan From the Author: When I began writing this book, I had only one wish: to collect in one place the things we must never forget. Not rules. Not instructions. Not lessons. But what is passed down from grandmother to grandchild, from father to daughter — through a gentle touch, a quiet story, a cup of tea in a small bowl, and the look of a dog who’s simply there. This book is about how children grow — in the quiet of a village morning, in caring for animals, in games and mistakes, in bedtime stories and small acts that shape the heart. I believe kindness is a skill — and it can be taught. Not through lectures, but through simple stories. Through Tuman, the dog who finds those who are lost. Through Aruna, the goat who simply stands nearby. Through children who slowly begin to grow up — not because they get taller, but because they learn to love for real. If you're looking for a book that doesn’t just entertain a child, but stays with them — you’re holding it. This is a book about a family where not only children grow, but feelings grow too: care, respect, kindness. About village life in Kazakhstan, where every day feels like a little adventure, and real friends walk beside you — not superheroes, but a dog named Tuman, a goat named Aruna, and a kitten named Serik. Each story is: a chance to talk with your child about something that matters; a moment to laugh or reflect together; a gentle path to teach empathy and responsibility — through play and plot, not preaching. There’s no moral “hammer” here, but there are vivid moments where children recognize themselves. There’s no magic wand — but there are stories that teach kindness. There are simple words that often work better than complicated ones. If you want to give your child not just a book, but a sense of home — with warmth, humor, Kazakh traditions, and heart in every chapter — then this book is for you. And if, after reading it, you feel like hugging your child, remembering your grandmother’s voice, bringing water to a street cat, or simply sitting in silence beside a dog — then it worked. Thank you for choosing stories that help children grow kinder.