At the Wish of the Fish: A Russian FolktaleRussiaWhile going out to collect water from the frozen lake one day, one brother accidentally catches a fish, yet fearing his life, the fish asks the man to let him live in exchange for a wish and so the man agrees and sets him free.Buy on Amazon ↗
The Noisy Paint BoxRussiaVasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers--like a proper artist.BBuy on Amazon ↗
Rechenka's EggsUkrainian Easter eggs are known for their intricate designs and the symbols artists use to decorate them. In Old Moscow, Babushka is famous for her beautiful eggs and is preparing some for the Easter festival. When she takes in an injured goose, Rechenka, the Buy on Amazon ↗
Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek MythsGreek mythology has captured minds for centuries. In Greece itself, monuments and buildings pay tribute to the heroes and heroines of these legends. This book of poetry introduces many Greek myths and has a unique quality—the poems offer a fresh point of view Buy on Amazon ↗