The author of this Polish novel, Janusz Korczak (the pen name of Henryk Goldszmit, 1878-1942), is a prominent Polish-Jewish writer. He was famous not only for his novels-he was also a pediatrician, educator and social activist.
Now they tried harder than ever to persuade Korczak to leave the ghetto and save himself; they arranged escape routes, false papers, safe houses. But he steadfastly refused to desert his children, although he knew the end was coming.
Artist Itzchak Belfer adapted and illustrated it to suit young children and to expose them to one of the most beloved works of 20th century literature. Scroll up now to get your copy of King Matt the First!
This timeless book shows us not only what children's literature can be, but what children can be.
This timeless book shows us not only what children's literature can be, but what children can be. "