Was der schwarze Hans erlebte: Kindererzählung aus der Heimat

A century‑old raven named Hans perches high in an ancient oak, his green‑tinged feathers still glossy and his keen eyes sharpened by a found pair of spectacles. Though his eyesight has faded, his memory remains vivid, and he delights in swapping stories for tasty treats—worms, grubs, and the like—brought by the eager young ravens gathered around him. The tale opens on a warm summer evening when the little “Rabenbüblein” settle in, ready for the long, spooky narrative Hans has promised to share.

Listeners are drawn into a world of dense forests, crumbling castles, and the secret lives of the creatures that inhabit them, all narrated with the humor and gravitas of a seasoned storyteller. Hans’s voice weaves together history and folklore, inviting children to imagine the rustling leaves of the Ösling and the distant glimmer of 18th‑century luxembourgish landscapes. As the story unfolds, the youngsters learn that even the smallest gifts can unlock the richest of tales.