The world is a big place. ItÉs bigger than the
whole farm. ItÉs so big that it takes nearly a
whole day to explore it all. Today Helgi is
going to explore the whole world. His two best
friends are going with him, the dog Merry and
the mare Fly. And off they go.
On their journey
through the world, they encounter many things
along the way, much to take note of and much to
watch out for. Life is everywhere Í animals,
birds and fish. Old stories come to life and new
surprises are found in the lava fields. And
Helgi learns that he doesnÉt have this big world
all to himself: he must learn respect for all
life and everything around him.
Helgi Explores
the World met with praise immediately upon its
publication in the 1970s. The book has been read
and studied by generations of Icelandic children
and has long since earned its place in Icelandic
childrenÉs literature.