beyond the window

He needs wide space, freedom, and an open window. "

──Janusz. Kozak

★"Father of Polish Children's Human Rights" Kozak. The first and most complete biographical novel★

From the childhood of the boy Henrik, see the world in his eyes as a young boy;

To become Dr. Korzak and witness his firm and warm protection of children.

Kozak dedicated his life to turning himself into a window to open up hope and future for children.

Today, his story will continue to be told, bringing light to the world.

Known as the "Father of Polish Children's Human Rights," Kozak, whose real name is Henrik, was born in Warsaw at the end of the 19th century. He is famous for his care for children and his wise educational ideas. He devoted his life to improving the world for children, advocating and practicing respect, empathy, and facing up to children's rights. His deeds not only changed the era of authoritarian education, but also spanned the century and deeply influenced contemporary children's human rights initiatives. It contributed to the establishment of many important systems - the most representative United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was formulated based on Korzak's ideas.

What makes this contemporary pioneer of children’s education?

This book takes us into his era, his life, and his story,

Let’s discover the answers together…

Once upon a time, in Poland, there was a Jewish boy named "Henryk" who came from a wealthy family. He has a quiet and eccentric personality and always likes to poke his head out the window. The adults made many demands on him. He was not allowed to be afraid or cry, he was not allowed to ask questions, and he was not allowed to play with children wearing ragged clothes. But Henryk didn't understand, how were those children different from him?

When he grew up, he dreamed of becoming a "doctor who treats children" and a writer, and gave himself a pen name that could bring luck - Janusz. Korzak. After successfully becoming a pediatrician, he even co-founded the "Orphans' Home" because he was reluctant to abandon Jewish orphans. In that garden that belongs only to children, Kozak takes care of all the children with love, wisdom and respect. Through unique educational methods such as letting the children set up their own democratic parliaments, opening "children's courts", and running newspapers, the children Learn self-discipline, autonomy, mutual help and thinking, and give them the opportunity to grow up healthily. From then on, he became everyone's favorite and respected "Mr. Doctor".

Unexpectedly, a ruthless war broke out, and all the people in the "Orphans' Home", including Korzak, were forced to move into the Jewish ghetto. The children were taking care of their own lives, playing and playing as usual, but the world outside the window had already begun to collapse... One morning, they were taken on a train bound for an unknown distance. When Korzak looked at the other side of the window again , what kind of scenery will appear this time?