At Grandfather’s Hand
Wrapped in love
All little Michael wants is to spend one night in the woods all on his own. Finally, his grandparents relent – after all, the boy is already four years old. But he only manages to hold out for a couple of hours and soon runs back home to grandad and grandma. The three of them live in poverty in the countryside, but their home is filled with so much love that young Michael doesn’t notice just how hard up they are.
With captivating tenderness the renowned poet and former publisher Michael Krüger tells the story of his early childhood in the East-German countryside and later in bombed-out Berlin. A precious tale for young, old, and everyone in between.
- A world without money, without shops, but full of miracles – this book is an oasis of peace amid the clamour of the modern world
- The author’s books have been translated into over 25 languages so far
Michael Krüger
Michael Krüger, born in Saxony-Anhalt in 1943, was the publishing director at Carl Hanser Verlag (1986–2013). He has published several volumes of poetry and short stories as well as a number of novels, winning several literary prizes – including the Eichendorff Literature Prize in 2017.
Ulrike Möltgen
Ulrike Möltgen, born in Wuppertal in 1973, studied Communication Design and completed her diploma under renowned illustrator Wolf Erlbruch. Since then, she has illustrated and designed numerous children’s books and picture books.