Katya's grandmother took a little matryoshka, a nesting doll, out of a small box. "If your need is great, open the doll and help will come. But you may only do so three times. After that the magic will be gone."
This original tale by Jacqueline Ogburn was inspired by Russian folk art and tales. You will meet here the magical Firebird, the flying wolf and the prince (tsarevich) who needs to be rescued from an evil spell.
Laurel Long's dazzling paintings (some of which are two full pages wide) are fascinating with the beauty and richness of color and details.
In English language. Publisher: Dial Books (USA). Extra-large format. Hardcover. 34 pages.
