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About the book

This delightful detective story for children stands out with its genuine love and understanding of a child’s world. It blends an exciting plot with the warm, sunny atmosphere of childhood friendship. What begins as a simple game quickly turns into a real investigation, where the main characters — sharp and observant kids — use their logic and keen senses to solve the mystery.

The original concept of the «sunny bunnies» brings a unique charm to the story. The author creates a familiar and recognizable world — backyards, friends, and neighbors — that young readers can easily relate to.

A special feature of the book is that the author involved his seven-year-old granddaughter in its creation, lending the narrative an authentic voice filled with true children’s thoughts and reactions. The lively language sparkles with humor and laughter.

The story encourages children to value friendship, notice small details, and believe in themselves. Bright, dynamic illustrations complement the text beautifully, highlighting the overall feeling of warmth and kindness.

The audio version is perfect for family listening, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere for a relaxing evening.

This is a story that celebrates true friendship and reminds us all of the simple joys of childhood.

Sunny Bunnies and the Mysterious Robbery

A story-tale

Part 1. Family Traditions

Following a cherished family tradition, the Lisin spouses — Klava and Peter — nestled in a cozy apartment on the top floor of an old brick house with a lush green roof and a sunny yellow facade, embarked on a joyful journey to their dacha during the New Year holidays, accompanied by their little ones, a sweet girl named Elza and her older brother Mark.

Their plot had blossomed into a true winter wonderland: festive lights, like a shimmering spiderweb, enveloped the trees and outbuildings, weaving a magical atmosphere. As evening fell, the world outside was bathed in a soft, magical glow, inviting the children to spend hours crafting a whimsical snow slide with a hidden cave inside, where their imaginations could run wild. By the porch of the house, as if it had stumbled out of the forest, stood a frozen Christmas tree. It had accidentally peeked into the window and flashed with the red lights of its garland in embarrassment. It’s a mystery what it caught a glimpse of inside the house, but even in Holland, where curtains are a rare sight, peeking is seen as a naughty trick.

On New Year’s Eve, the sky was a dazzling canvas of festive fireworks and a whirlwind of heavy snowfall. In the morning, as soon as dawn broke, the Lisin family decided not to waste any time and went out to build a snowman. First, under Peter’s watchful eye, the children playfully stomped down a spot to create a magical snow sculpture. Meanwhile, Klava, with the flair of a true designer, carefully handpicked the perfect accessories to complete the look.

Mark and Elza rolled the first snowball themselves, and by the time they finished, they were utterly exhausted. «The head is ready!» Mark eagerly shared the news with his dad. They crafted the middle ball together with their mom, and now the work was a whirlwind of speed and joy! And t