"Little Johannes" by Frederick van Eden is a fairy-tale and philosophical book that crosses the boundaries of children's and adult literature. The main character, a boy named Johannes, accidentally crosses the threshold between the world of children and adults and finds himself in the land of mysterious events and adventures. Discovering this amazing world for himself, Johannes observes human feelings, reflects on life and discovers new realities for himself. The book "Little Johannes" is not only a fairy tale about childhood, but also a deep philosophical work that fascinates the reader with its wisdom and drive.