On this page we mixed Russian folk tales with fairy tales from other far off lands. Russian children love tales about the Russian witch Baba Yaga or the Three Bears no less than magical stories by Hans Christian Andersen or the Grimm Brothers. Here you will find a little bit of both - in Russian, English and French languages. You may also want to see what folk and fairy tales are featured in audio books, in our bilingual section and in our isle for beginning readers.
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The Turnip
In Russian language. A charming Russian folk tale told in a picture book format, with one or two lines of text on each page. Publisher: Ast, Russia. Large format. Softcover. 14 pages.
$7.95
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The Gigantic Turnip
Book & audio CD in English language. Contains a Russian folk tale about the turnip which grows up so big that it can't be pulled up by grandpa alone, so his wife, his granddaughter, his dog, his cat and even a mouse are called to help out! Publisher: RIC. Large format. Hardcover. 28 pages.
$11.95
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Le Gros Navet, or The Gigantic Turnip
In French language. This is a popular Russian folk tale about the gigantic turnip and grandpa asking everyone from grandma to a little mouse to help pull it up. Publisher: Pere Castor (France). Softcover. 24 pages.
$12.95
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The Wild Swans, or Gusi-Lebedi
In Russian language. This is the tale of the siblings who are separated when the wild swans carry away the baby brother. His older sister finds him later at Baba Yaga's hut on chicken legs... Publisher: Ast, Russia. Large format. Softcover. 18 pages.
$8.95
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Baba Yaga and the Stolen Baby
In English language. This is a retelling of an old Russian folk tale "Gusi-Lebedi, or The Wild Swans". A little boy was kidnapped by the black geese sent by Baba Yaga while his older sister was playing with friends... Publisher: Frances Lincoln (England). Large format. Softcover. 32 pages.
$7.95
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Russian Folk Tales with Illustrations by N. Ustinov
In Russian language. Five Russian folk tales are in this book including "The Frog Princess", "The Three Bears", "Masha and the Bear" , etc. With color illustrations by award-winning artist Nikolai Ustinov. Publisher: Onix, Russia. Large format. Hardcover. 96 pages.
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$14.95 |
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Best Russian Folk Tales
In Russian language. Five folk tales for little ones are in this book including "The Turnip", "The Rolling Roll" and "Teremok". Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages. Full-page color illustrations!
$12.95
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Baba Yaga: a Russian Folk Tale
In English language. This large format book contains one of the tales about Baba Yaga the witch and Koshchei the Deathless who are outsmarted by a little Russian girl. Publisher: Mundo (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 42 pages.
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Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave
In English language. A thrilling tale of the beautiful Vasilisa who, at request of her cruel stepmother, is sent to the woods to meet the wicked Baba Yaga... Publisher: Morrow Junior Books, USA. Large format. Hardcover. 42 pages.
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$17.95 |
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Kolobok, or The Rolling Roll
In Russian language. An old Russian folk tale about the freshly baked roll who rolls away from the house and meets all kinds of animals on the way... Publisher: Ast, Russia. Large format. Softcover. 16 pages. With color pictures on each page!
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Roule Galette, or The Runaway Pancake
In French language. This is a folk tale known in Russia as "Kolobok", which means "The Rolling Roll". With vivid color illustrations! Publisher: Pere Castor (France). Sturdy softcover. 24 pages. Large print.
$14.95
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The Small Cabin, or Brise Cabane
In French language. An old Russian folk tale, "Teremok", is being told here in words and pictures. It's about animals who decided to live under the same roof. Publisher: Pere Castor, France. Sturdy softcover. Large print. 24 pages.
$12.95
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The Firebird and Vasilisa-Tsarevna
In Russian language. Contains three Russian folk tales including the one after which it's named, as well as "Go I Don't Know Where..." and "Koshchay the Deathless". Published by Drofa, Russia. Large format. Hardcover. 64 pages. Color illustrations.
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The Firebird
In English language. This time the old Russian tale about the magical bird is retold and illustrated by Demi known for her intricate color illustrations. Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (New York). Large format. Softcover. 32 pages.
$9.95
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The Tale of the Firebird
In English language. One of the most amusing Russian folk tales is retold and lavishly illustrated by Russian artist Gennady Spirin. Publisher: Philomel Books (USA). Large format. Harcover. 32 pages.
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$16.99 |
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Macha Et L'Ours, or Masha and the Bear
In French language. One of the most loved Russian folk tales was translated for this book and wonderfully illustrated. It's about a little girl Masha who outsmarts the big bear. Publisher: Pere Castor (France). Sturdy softcover. 24 pages.
$14.95
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The Snow Girl
In Russian language. A popular Russian winter-time tale, "The Snow Girl", is presented in this activity book edition, with 78 reusable stickers. Publisher: Timoshka, Russia. Large format. Softcover. 16 pages.
$8.95
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Russian Fairy Tales
In English language. Eleven Russian tales are presented in this edition, including "Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka", "The Feather of Finist the Falcon", "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", "Marya Morevna" and "The White Duck". Retold by Gillian Avery. With classical illustrations by Ivan Bilibin. Published by Alfred Knopf (New York). Hardcover. 185 pages.
$14.95
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Russian Magical Tales
Sold out! In Russian language. Nine Russian folk tales are in this book including "The Frog Tsarevna", "Vasilisa the Wise", "Sivka-Burka" and "Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf". Publisher: Machaon , Russia. 144 pages.
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$17.49 |
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The Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat
In English and Russian languages. This tale is about the hardworking Hen and her lazy companions - the cat, the dog and the goose, who are not willing to help the hen but are always ready to eat the bread she bakes. Publisher: Mantra (England). Large format. Softcover. 32 pages.
$12.95
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
In English and Russian languages. The old Russian tale is presented in this beautifully illustrated book in two languages. Published by Mantra, England. Large format. Softcover. 32 pages.
$12.95
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Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp
In Russian language. This nicely illustrated in color book contains six tales from "The Thousand and One Nights" including the one it's named after, "Sinbad the Sailor" and "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves". Publisher: Machaon (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 108 pages..
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Sleeping Beauty
In Russian language. A fairy tale and sticker book in one. With 48 colorful stickers! Publisher: Strekoza (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.
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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
In Russian language. Hoffmann's tale that became a Christmas classic! Publisher: Eksmo, Russia. Large format. Hardcover. Illustrated. 62 pages.
$14.95
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Farmer Duck
In English and Russian languages. This is a charming tale about a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. Award-winning color illustrations. Published by Mantra, England. Large format. Softcover. 34 pages.
$12.95
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The Buskers of Bremen
In English & Russian languages. A sweetly illustrated bilingual retelling of the tale by the Grimm Brothers also known as "Musicians from Bremen". Published by Mantra Lingua (England). Large format. Softcover. 24 pages.
$12.95
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The Snow Queen
In Russian language. One of the most treasured tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Publisher: Strekoza, Russia. Large format. Hardcover. 62 pages.
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Hansel and Gretel
In English and Russian languages. Retelling of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale about the two children who found a magical house made of sweets and cakes in the woods... Publisher: Mantra Lingua (England). Large format. Softcover. 32 pages.
$12.95
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