Stefan Dečanski – From Prisoner to King

A children's book about steadfastness, faith and royal dignity

This illustrated book tells the moving story of Stefan Dečanski, the Serbian king who rose to power despite difficult trials and imprisonment. His life's journey shows how trust in God, courage, and patience can overcome even the darkest times. For children and families, this is an inspiring story of faithfulness, hope, and the power of faith.

The work is part of the award-winning series "Deca čitaju srpsku istoriju" (Children Read Serbian History) and was awarded the "Stuplje" Prize for the Preservation of Serbian Tradition and Orthodox Spirituality. Author Slobodan Stanišić conveys the story in a language children can understand, while Ivan Šainović's illustrations vividly and impressively bring the events to life.

Product details
Author Slobodan Stanišić
Illustrations Ivan Šainović
Series Deca čitaju srpsku istoriju – III. Kolo
“Stuplje” Award
Format 13 x 20 cm
Number of pages 40
Hardcover
Language Serbian
Made in Serbia

Product safety

Manufacturer
Svetazvezda Kläui, Strassackerstrasse 7a, 5116 Schinznach Bad, Switzerland
Email: pk@svetazvezda.com

Product identification
Product name: Stefan Dečanski – From Prisoner to King
Material: Paper, hardcover

Safety instructions
Not suitable for children under 3 years (contains small parts such as bookmarks or loose booklet)
Use only under adult supervision
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Do not store near open flames

Controller in the EU
Svetazvezda Kläui, Strassackerstrasse 7a, 5116 Schinznach Bad, Switzerland
Email: pk@svetazvezda.com

conformity
This product complies with the EU Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988

Delivery time
2–5 working days

Why buy this book
An inspiring story about Stefan Dečanski's journey from prisoner to king
Part of the award-winning children's book series on Serbian history
Told in a child-friendly manner and richly illustrated – ideal for families and young readers
Strengthens the transmission of faith, tradition and national consciousness

It is more than a children's book – it is a story about faith, dignity and hope that connects generations.