ACE
Ace is a bilingual adventure written in both Lithuanian and English. Perfect for language learners and families, the dual-language format allows readers to follow Ace’s quest while discovering the rich vocabulary of the Lithuanian landscape. By meeting famous figures from the past and the animals that call the local forests home, readers join Ace in discovering their roots.
Ace never believed the teachers’ warnings about the “Big Scary Birds”, until one snatched him from his branch and dropped him at the opposite end of Lithuania.
Waking up alone in a strange forest, this cheeky, book loving acorn must start the ultimate cross-country trek.
Along the way, he’ll meet a cast of unlikely friends who help him navigate the Lithuanian landscape. To become the Great Oak he was meant to be, Ace has to outsmart danger and finally learn that sometimes, you actually do need to listen.
ACE and The Fantastic Festivities
Following his long journey home, Ace’s adventures are far from over! In this second book, Ace, Timothy, and new friends dive into the heart of Lithuania’s most beloved traditions. This is a bilingual book, written in both Lithuanian and English, making it accessible for children learning either language.
From the smoky fires of winter to the shortest night of summer, Ace discovers that every season brings its own magic, mystery, and a little bit of mischief. Whether he’s outsmarting winter spirits or searching for a mythical flower, Ace is learning that being part of a community is just as important as growing into an oak.
Readers follow Ace through the rowdy masks and pancakes of Shrove Tuesday (Užgavėnės), the quiet, candlelit remembrance of All Saints’ Day (Vėlinės), the magical search for the fern blossom during Midsummer (Joninės), and the cozy, animal-whispering secrets of Christmas Eve (Kūčios).
