Six tales of witches, and wizardry, perilous journeys, wise animals, frightful giants and beautiful princesses, among them the legendary Fire-Bird, and more. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, with six new illustrations.

Choice collection of 9 classic tales tells of magical beasts, frightful giants, wicked witches, and beguiling creatures of the sea. A delight for fairy tale fans of all ages.

A beautiful illustrated collection of fairy tales about the most iconic and active of Russian magical characters

Retells four Russian folk tales: The Firebird, Vassilissa the Fair, Maria Morevna, and The Snow Maiden.

A beautiful snow maiden comes to life -- but what will happen when winter ends? Poor Vasilisa has to work like a slave for the evil Baba Yaga -- will her magic doll be able to save her? Only a flying ship will win the hand of the Tsar's daughter -- how can the Fool ever build one? This rich and varied selection of old Russian tales introduces many magical, memorable characters.

Presented in a brand new translation, this most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales will enchant readers for their raw beauty and constant ability to surprise and excite. Towards the middle of the nineteenth century, following the example of the Brothers Grimm in Germany, Alexander Afanasyev embarked on the ambitious task of sifting through the huge repository of tales from Russian folklore and selecting the very best from written and oral sources. The result, an eight-volume collection comprising around 600 stories, is one of the most influential and enduringly popular books in Russian literature. This large selection from Afanasyev's work, presented in a new translation by Stephen Pimenoff, will give English readers the opportunity to discover one of the founding texts of the European folkloristic tradition. Displaying a vast array of unforgettable characters, such as the Baba-Yaga, Ivan the Fool, Vasilisa the Fair and the Firebird, these tales--by turns adventurous, comical and downright madcap--will enchant readers for their raw beauty and constant ability to surprise and excite.

Русские народные сказки сопровождают нас с раннего детства. Они не только переносят юных читателей в мир волшебства и чудес, но и учат храбрости, верности и доброте.Сказки, вошедшие в данное издание, не только могут преподать ценный урок, но и помогут в изучении английского языка. Сборник включает такие известные произведения как «Иван-царевич, Жар-птица и серый волк», «Царевна-лягушка», а также «Финист – Ясный сокол».Текст сказок сопровождается небольшим словариком, облегчающим понимание текста. Красочные авторские иллюстрации с любимыми героями сделают процесс чтения более увлекательным, а яркий переплет с золотым тиснением украсит вашу книжную полку.