A China cup, and other stories for children

"A China Cup and Other Stories for Children" by Felix Volkhovski is a collection of tales that showcase big changes, what makes us who we are, and why what's inside matters most, all set in the late 1800s. The stories follow characters as they go through major turning points in their young lives. The first story tells of a piece of clay that goes from being dug up from the ground as a lump to being molded into a beautiful, ornate china cup. During its transformation, the clay undergoes many hardships in a china factory, but it gets through its prideful insecurities and the harshness of the world. The collection of stories provides young readers with valuable life lessons while sparking their creativity through vivid pictures painted with words.