„Król Maciuś Pierwszy” by Janusz Korczak in German
The book ‘König Matz der Erste’, as reads the title of the translation, was published by the Atlantis Kinderbuch publishing house.
King Matt the First is probably the best-known novel by the famous Polish-Jewish doctor, educator, writer, publicist, and social activist. It tells the story of a boy who becomes king after the death of his parents and, although at first, he is treated as a child by those around him, he eventually proves his worth and becomes a real, independent ruler.
The novel King Matt the First is a literary reflection of Janusz Korczak’s educational theories and practices. They consisted of treating children as equal partners, stimulating self-education, and creating child-led, albeit completely serious, establishments and governing bodies.