Nursery Rhymes & Storybooks for Little Ones

Some of the best books published for toddlers and pre-schoolers fill this page. Some of them are by Russian authors, in Russian language, with quite a few in English mixed in. Since these all are picture books, you may soon find your little ones "reading" on their own. We will be expanding this section  so please stay tuned!

About the Kitten
About the Kitten
In Russian language. This is an adorable picture book with sweet rhymes about a playful kitten. Publisher: Labirint (Russia). Boardbook. 12 pages.

$8.95

About the Puppy
About the Puppy
In Russian language. This is an adorable picture book with sweet rhymes about a playful puppy. Publisher: Labirint (Russia). Boardbook. 12 pages.

$8.95

The Tale of the Silly Little Mouse
The Tale of the Silly Little Mouse
Sold out! More to come. In Russian language. This is a charming bedtime story in rhymes written by classic of Russian children's literature Samuel Marshak. It's about a little mouse who fell under the cat's spell... Publisher: Ast, Russia. Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.

$7.95

The Tale of the Smart Little Mouse
The Tale of the Smart Little Mouse
In Russian language. Among some of the most popular nursery rhymes, this story picks up where the Tale of the Silly Mouse has left off - at the sneaky Cat's house... By classical children's writer S. Marshak. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.

$7.95

Lullaby Songs
Lullaby Songs
In Russian language. A variety of classical Russian lullabies and folksy nursery rhymes are in this book that is wonderfully illustrated in color. Publisher: Drofa (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

$14.95

Rhymes and Tales by Samuel Marshak
Rhymes and Tales by Samuel Marshak
In Russian language. A hit with toddlers, this colorful book of rhymes and tales by classic of Russian children's literature Samuel Marshak is nicely illustrated in color. Publisher: Ast (Russia).  Hardcover. 128 pages.

$10.95

Let's Be Friends!
Let's Be Friends!
In Russian language. A wonderful story about a bunny who tries to befriend a hedgehog is told in this colorful picturebook in a great Disney tradition. Publisher: Egmont (Russia). Hardcover. 26 pages.

$10.95

My First Rhymes
My First Rhymes
In Russian language. A cheerful book of rhymes by some of Russia's best children's writers (Barto, Mikhalkov, Chukovsky, Zakhoder, Tokmakova and others), it's filled with wonderful color pictures. Publisher: Strekoza (Russia). Hardcover. 80 pages.

$14.95

Mushroom in the Rain
Mushroom in the Rain
In English language. A popular tale, once told in Russian by V. Suteev, is now presented in English language! It's about the animals who make room for "one more" of them under the mushroom where they all hide from the rain... Publisher: Simon & Schuster, USA. Softcover. 24 pages.

$6.99

Babushka's Mother Goose
Babushka's Mother Goose
In English language. A charming collection of 24 nursery rhymes with some Russian and Ukrainian flavor. You'll love the authentic color illustrations! From award-winning author and illustrator Patiricia Pollaco. Publisher: Puffin Books. Large format. Softcover. 64 pages.

$7.99

Babushka's Doll
Babushka's Doll
In English language. This is a story of a little girl Natasha who always wanted her grandma (called in Russian "babushka") do things for her first even when her granny was very busy. That changes one day when a magical doll teaches Natasha one important lesson... Publisher: Simon & Schuster (USA). Large format. Sturdy softcover. 34 pages.

$7.99

My Little Matryoshkas
My Little Matryoshkas
In English language. This is a very large and thick boardbook, on each page of which you will find a Russian nesting doll that can be punched out of the book to play with! Illustrated by Tanya  Roitman, a graduate of the Estonian Academy of Arts. Publisher: Blue Apple Books (USA). 10 pages.

$14.95

Farmer Duck
Farmer Duck
In English and Russian languages. This is a charming tale about the duck who worked for a lazy farmer, until... With award-winning color illustrations. Published by Mantra Lingua, England. Large format. Sturdy softcover. 34 pages.

$12.95

Nikolai, the Only Bear
Nikolai, the Only Bear
In English language.  This is an adoption fable beautifully told in words and pictures. Nikolai, the only bear at a Novosibirsk orphanage, hopes that one day someone will adopt him, too, and that happy day does come! Publisher: Philomel Books. Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $16.99
Sale Price: $15.43

The Littlest Matryoshka
The Littlest Matryoshka
In English language. A simple but appealing story about the six cherished Russian nesting dolls who lost one of their sisters, Nina, after they made their journey from a faraway Russian village to a toy shop in America. Publisher: Hyperion Books (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $14.73

The Perfect Friend
The Perfect Friend
In English language. This is a story of a dog who feels left out when a new child is brought into the house. Will he ever get along with the new kid in the family? Written by Elena Romanova. Illustrated by Boris Kulikov. Publisher: Frances Foster Books (USA). Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $15.00
Sale Price: $13.83

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