Let's Go to Sofia

Description : The story presents the Bulgarian history and its arts throughout a visit to its capital, Sofia. Youssef visists the royal palace, the greenhouses, the peach farms and their industralization near these farms. He also explains their other industries, their traditions, and their food. He explains their history with the Ottoman empire. Finally, he presents their folklore. While presenting this journey, Youssef shows his good sense of humor as he presents the many mistakes that the translator makes. Despite all the misunderstandings, Youssef keeps his positive attitude and enjoys the journey.

SGD : Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institution

Keywords : Children Literature, Bulgaria, Sofia, Peach Farms, Peach Industry, the tractors factory, translation between two languages, its problem and miscommunication, the Ottoman empire, the Twenty First Century.

Type : Travel Literature

Relations : It is one of eight stories in the collection The Best Trip

Coverage : The sights and history of Sofia.

Language and Age : Arabic for 5-6 year old

Publishing Rights : The writer and Al-Hayaa Al-Masria Al-'Ama Ledar Al-Kotob Wal Watha'ek Al-Qawmia

Publisher and Place : Al-Hayaa Al-Masria Al-'Ama Ledar Al-Kotob Wal Watha'ek Al-Qawmia, Cairo

Publication Date : 2009

E-Format : 16 pages in Arabic