The salt – tale

The Salt – A Classic Hungarian Folktale based on the collection of Elek Benedek – Illustrated E-book

An instructive story about love, wisdom, and the small treasures of life.

What is worth more: pure wheat, a cool breeze, or a pinch of salt? When the old king poses this question to his three daughters, he has no idea that his youngest daughter’s seemingly simple answer hides the deepest love. This heartwarming tale is about misunderstanding, forgiveness, and the moment a king realizes that the most important things in life often appear in the most ordinary forms.

Why is it worth reading or telling?

 

• A Timeless Lesson: It teaches children (and reminds adults) to judge based on true substance rather than outward appearances.

• Developing Emotional Intelligence: The story explores the process of anger, repentance, and forgiveness, helping children process their emotions.

• Classic Language: The style of Elek Benedek, „the Great Storyteller,” enriches vocabulary and takes the reader back to the roots of Hungarian folk culture.

• A Happy Ending: A story that concludes with a grand wedding „celebrated across seven countries,” providing hope and warmth for bedtime storytelling.

Who do we recommend it to?

• Preschoolers and Primary School Students: Those who are just getting to know the world of Hungarian folktales.

• Parents and Grandparents: Those looking for a valuable, educational, and classic story for quality time in the evening.

• Educators: Excellent material for drama games, ethics classes, or Folktale Day activities.

„From that day on, the old king knew that salt, like so many other small things, is very important in life.”

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How can I read the E-book?

Mobile Applications:

 

App Name	Available Platform(s)	Key Features and Benefits
ReadEra	Android, iOS	Completely free and ad-free. Supports ePub, MOBI, PDF, DOCX, etc. Fast and clean user interface, automatic book collection management.
Moon+ Reader	Android (Pro version also for iOS)	Highly customizable (e.g., font size, background, page-turning effects, gesture control), making it comfortable. Supports most formats. The paid Pro version is ad-free and offers more synchronization options.
FBReader	Android, iOS	An older but reliable and open-source reader. Clean and simple interface, and can connect to multiple libraries.
Lithium: EPUB Reader	Android, iOS	Specifically optimized for ePub files with a simple, clean interface. Quickly and automatically organizes books.
eReader Prestigio	Android, iOS	Large number of format supports (25+ languages), plus a built-in Text-to-Speech (read-aloud) function.

Proprietary E-book Store Apps:

 

App Name	Available Platform(s)	Key Features and Benefits
Google Play Books	Android, iOS	Synchronizes reading position across devices. Primarily for Play Store books, but can also handle ePub files uploaded from elsewhere (non-DRM protected).
Apple Books (formerly iBooks)	iOS (iPhone/iPad)	Apple’s default reader. Supports DRM-free ePub files and those purchased from the Apple store. (Pre-installed on all iOS devices.)
Kobo Books	Android, iOS	The official app for Kobo e-readers. Can handle ePub files purchased from the Kobo store and syncs with Kobo e-readers.
PocketBook Reader	Android, iOS	App belonging to the PocketBook e-reader brand, which provides synchronization options between multiple devices and supports many formats (including ePub).

ePub-Compatible E-reader Brands:

 

• PocketBook: One of the most popular brands in Hungary, supporting a wide range of formats, including ePub and often Mobi. Many of its models, such as the PocketBook Touch Lux series or the PocketBook Era, are ePub-compatible.
• Kobo: Natively supports the ePub format, including Adobe DRM. (E.g., Kobo Clara, Kobo Libra). It can immediately recognize, open, and display it without needing to be converted first or requiring an external plugin.
• tolino: A German-developed e-reader family, widely used in Europe, that is based on the ePub format. A very popular brand among ePub readers.
• Barnes & Noble Nook: A popular brand in the USA, natively supports ePub.
• Onyx Boox: Android-based e-readers that support an extremely wide range of formats, including ePub.

 

ePub Reader Programs for PC (Windows, macOS, Linux):

 

App Name	Main Platform(s)	Key Features and Benefits
Calibre	Windows, macOS, Linux	The „Swiss Army Knife” of the digital librarian. Not just a reader with a built-in viewer, but a powerful tool for library management, format conversion (e.g., ePub to Mobi and back), metadata editing, and sending to e-readers. Completely free and open-source.
Thorium Reader	Windows, macOS, Linux	A modern, free, and open-source reader. Especially good at supporting ePub 3 and digital accessibility (DAISY, read-aloud). Clean and intuitive user interface.
Icecream Ebook Reader	Windows	Lightweight reader with a simple interface. Supports ePub, MOBI, PDF, FB2 formats. Includes library management, highlighting, and note-taking, as well as a night mode. (There is also a paid Pro version.)
Aquile Reader	Windows	Available in the Microsoft Store, a reader with a modern interface. Supports ePub, PDF, MOBI formats. Offers synchronization and text-to-speech functions.
Freda	Windows (Microsoft Store)	Customizable and aesthetically pleasing program that offers basic reading functions for free. Can synchronize with other cloud services (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive).
Sumatra PDF Reader	Windows	Primarily known as a PDF reader, but an extremely fast and lightweight program that also supports ePub, MOBI, DjVu, and CBR/CBZ (comic) formats. Simple and minimalist interface.
FBReader	Windows, macOS, Linux	Classic and lightweight reader that provides a clean look. Supports ePub and MOBI formats, as well as synchronization.
Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)	Windows, macOS	This is the industry standard for managing DRM-protected ePub and PDF files. If you buy copy-protected e-books from Hungarian webshops, you will almost certainly need this free program to open the e-book and transfer it to an e-reader.
Kobo Books	Windows, macOS	This is the official program of the Kobo e-book store. Supports ePub files and synchronizes with the mobile/e-reader apps.

Summary:

If you want to manage or convert your library and need all features, choose Calibre.

If you want to read simply and quickly with a modern interface, choose Thorium Reader or Icecream Ebook Reader.

 

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