Jussikse 12 sõpra (mulgi keeles)

Jaanus Vaiksoo’s book *Jussikese 12 sõpra* ("Jussike’s 12 Friends") has been translated into the Mulgi dialect. Jussike has a great wish to receive a magical storybook for Christmas, but since it is only January, he has to wait nearly 12 months. However, time passes much faster when you find a new friend each month to share fun activities with. Together with January, Jussike builds a snowman; February teaches him to ice skate; March helps him recognize migratory birds and learn to whistle; April teaches him to ride a bicycle; May involves planting a forest; June is for swimming; July is for identifying and picking berries; August covers hiking skills; September focuses on reading; October is for playing football; November teaches him about the stars in the sky; and December emphasizes the importance of reading. As each friend gifts Jussike a few letters of the alphabet, the boy learns to read while journeying through the year. *Jussikese 12 sõpra* is written in the Mulgi dialect and uses uppercase (block) letters. It serves as a thematic sequel to Silvi Väljal’s popular Mulgi-language book, *Jussikse seidse sõpra* ("Jussike’s Seven Friends").

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Nuti Grupp OÜ
Rein R Seppius
Estonian children’s literature