Selfie with a Stolem

Covered in thick fur, with sharp teeth and claws, Stolko the Stolem may look frightening, but his heart is gentle and curious. He loves stormy nights, muddy puddles, and the comfort of his cave-home, where he lives with his loving family and enjoys unusual delicacies like earthworms in toadstool sauce. According to legend, sunlight would turn him to stone, so Stolko only ventures out at night. Yet boredom and curiosity eventually lead him beyond the safety of his cave.

One night, deep in the forest, he meets a little girl — an encounter that sparks an extraordinary adventure filled with mystery, danger, and discovery. Despite their differences, Stolko and his new friend form an unbreakable bond, proving that courage, loyalty, and friendship matter far more than appearances or prejudice. Stolko the Stolem is a story about overcoming fear, embracing diversity, and finding connection in unexpected places.

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The Kornel Makuszyński Award – Special Mention

5th Astrid Lindgren Memorial Literary Competition – winner

Listed on the Golden List of the ABCXXI Foundation – All of Poland Reads to Kids.