The Dumb Book is a short story from the well known children’s author Han’s Christian Andersen. An old man whom no one knew dies and requests that he be buried with his book of pressed flowers. The book is full of meaning and filled with memories of his past. This book recalls the life the old man lived while, each flower representing a different part of his life. This story has been designed and illustrated by Cindy Dawon Kim as part of a social venture project to raise money for literacy charities.

Proceeds from the sale of this book help fund the donation of our specially designed children’s books to barbershops in at-risk communities nationwide. DERT’s social mission is to ensure that all children identify as readers by having access to books and being read to on a regular basis. Reading together is vital for all children through their preschool years and beyond. DERT publishes a unique line of books and learning tools designed to engage families in reading through all stages of life.