Marky and the Swan

A charming tale about a grumpy swan called Anton, who, after a rocky start, forms a friendly relationship with a young boy (the eponymous Marky).

The story can be read (or read out) on many levels, that of a two-year-old who loves nature, especially big white, elegant birds, swimming on the local pond, or on a deeper psychological level, as an anthropomorphic metaphor for a cruel parent or an angry god.