Nursery Rhymes & Storybooks for Little Ones

Some of the most popular books published for toddlers and pre-schoolers - in Russian and English languages - will be always filling this page. The majority of them are by Russian authors, with quite a few bestselling books by American and British authors now available in Russian translation. Since most of these books are picture books, you may soon find your little ones "reading" on their own!

The Tale of the Silly Little Mouse
The Tale of the Silly Little Mouse
In Russian language. This colorful book contains a popular bedtime story in rhymes - about the baby mouse who asks for a lullaby from... a cat! By classical children's writer S. Marshak. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 10 pages. In this book the text is displayed in syllables, with accent marks.

$6.95

What Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby
What Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby
In Russian  and English languages. A delightful picture book about a bunch of animals trying to put one restless baby to bed! Publisher: Mantra Lingua(England). Large format. Sturdy softcover. 30 pages.

Orig: $14.95
Sale: $14.69

Riddles in Pictures (Zagadki v kartinkah)
Riddles in Pictures (Zagadki v kartinkah)
In Russian language. Sixteen riddles for little ones are in this book, accompanied by color illustrations. With stickers! Publisher: Ast (Russia). Softcover. 10 pages.

$7.95

The Rabbit Named Kolya
The Rabbit Named Kolya
In Russian language.  Follow the cute little bunny as he goes about his day, hops around and takes a nap at the end... Publisher: Labirint (Russia). Boardbook. 8 pages.  For ages 2 - 3 and up.

Orig: $9.95
Sale: $8.89

About the Rabbit
About the Rabbit
In Russian language. This is a wonderful picture book with sweet rhymes about a rabbit who is trying to get back to his home. Publisher: Labirint (Russia). Boardbook. 12 pages.

$8.95

About the Duckling
About the Duckling
In Russian language. Little duckling got lost! With the help of a fish, he finds his mama Duck!  Publisher: Labirint (Russia). Boardbook. 12 pages.

$8.95

I Took the Moon for a Walk
I Took the Moon for a Walk
In English and Russian languages. A little boy walks across the dream-like rural landscape, the moon beside him, in this rhyming bedtime picture book. Publisher: Mantra Lingua (England). Large format. Sturdy softcover. 32 pages.

$14.79

Nature Stories by V. Bianki: a Book that Reads Itself in Russian
Nature Stories by V. Bianki: a Book that Reads Itself in Russian
In Russian language. This adorable book with full-page color illustrations can be read or heard - page by page! Presents four nature stories for little ones by Vitaliy Bianki. Publisher: Continent-Press (Russia). Large format. Boardbook with a "puffy" cover and 16 thick pages.

Orig: $29.95
Sale: $27.89

Dear Zoo: a Lift-the-Flap Book (In Russian & English)
Dear Zoo: a Lift-the-Flap Book (In Russian & English)
In Russian and English languages. This popular rhyme book will get your baby going in no time! Publisher: Mantra Lingua (UK). Boardbook. 10 pages. For reading aloud to your little ones!

$12.95

Ladushki (Clap-n-Rhyme): Russian Nursery Rhymes
Ladushki (Clap-n-Rhyme): Russian Nursery Rhymes
In Russian language. This book contains a wonderful variety of Russian nursery rhymes - with classical illustrations by Yuri Vasnetsov! Publisher: Amphora (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 44 pages.

$10.95

I Learn ABCs with Winnie-the-Pooh
I Learn ABCs with Winnie-the-Pooh
In Russian language. A delightful book that presents all the letters of the Russian alphabet - with the help of cute characters from "Winnie-the-Pooh". Publisher: Ast (Russia). Boardbook. 32 pages. Color illustrations!

$10.95

Nu Pogodi (I'll Get You): a Musical Book with Flashing Lights
Nu Pogodi (I'll Get You): a Musical Book with Flashing Lights
In Russian language. Two popular Russian cartoon characters - the Wolf and the Bunny - are into their usual chase game, this time in a circus. With a button playing a song about the joy of circus! Publisher: Azbukvarik (Russia). Boardbook. 10 pages.

$12.95

My Daddy is a Giant (Moi Papa - Velikan)
My Daddy is a Giant (Moi Papa - Velikan)
In Russian and English languages. This charming storybook is about the love that growing up sons have for their dads. Publisher: Mantra Lingua (UK). Large format. Sturdy softcover. 28 pages.

$14.79

Tales and Verses by S. Marshak
Tales and Verses by S. Marshak
In Russian language. This charming book presents some of the most loved stories and verses by Samuel Marshak, a classical children's writer. Includes "The One with Stripes and Whiskers" (Usatyi-Polosatyi). Publisher: Ast (Russia). Hardcover. 128 pages. With color illustrations by V. Lebedev!

$10.95

Peter Rabbit and His Friends
Peter Rabbit and His Friends
In Russian language. Three classical stories about Peter Rabbit and other characters created by English writer Beatrix Potter are in this book. With author's illustrations. Publisher: Rosman (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

$15.95

Curious George
Curious George
In Russian language.  First released in 1941, this book about the little monkey who is known for his curiosity and mishief, still is a hit with children worldwide. The first book from the series - in its first Russian language edition!  Publisher: Rozovyi Zhiraf (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 56 pages.

Orig: $19.95
Sale: $18.79

Curious George Takes a Job
Curious George Takes a Job
In Russian language.  In the second book from the series, the funny monkey called George escapes from the zoo and soon becomes a window-washer! Publisher: Rozovyi Zhiraf (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

Orig: $19.95
Sale: $18.89

Curious George Rides a Bike
Curious George Rides a Bike
In Russian language. After getting a bike from his master, George starts with a good deed  - helping a newspaper boy to deliver morning papers. Always ready for trouble, he soon ends up making boats out of a bunch of papers and setting them into a stream! Publisher: Rozovyi Zhiraf (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 52 pages.

Orig: $19.95
Sale: $17.89

Lisa is Waiting for a Bus
Lisa is Waiting for a Bus
In Russian language.  Only kids can have so much fun in the middle of nowhere, happy that the bus is coming late! This picture book by Swedish author Sven Nordqvist is about the lightness of being a child!  Publisher: Mir Detstva (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 24 pages.

Orig: $18.98
Sale: $17.89

Mother Goose Rhymes
Mother Goose Rhymes
In Russian language. Classical English nursery rhymes in excellent Russian translation (by Kornei Chukovsky and others!). Publisher: Machaon (Russia).  Large format. Hardcover. 80 pages. Color illustrations.

Orig: $16.95
Sale: $13.49

Puppy's ABCs
Puppy's ABCs
In Russian language.  A witty book in verse created by Mikhail Yasnov, a popular Russian author, and his cute dachshund. With hilarious color illustrations on each page! Publisher: Azbuka (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

$14.95

Slon i Marus'ka (The Elephant and Maruska the Cat)
Slon i Marus'ka (The Elephant and Maruska the Cat)
In Russian language. This is a rare collection of delightful poetry written for children by Joself Brodsky, a Nobel Prize Winner in Literature. With atmospheric color illustrations by Igor Ganzenko! Publisher: Azbooka (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

$14.95

Winnie-the-Pooh Makes a Visit: a Russian Movie Storybook
Winnie-the-Pooh Makes a Visit: a Russian Movie Storybook
 In Russian language. The charming story of Winnie-the-Pooh and his buddy Piglet making a visit to Rabbit - told as  in the legendary Russian animated film! Publisher: Astrel (Russia). Hardcover. 46 pages.  

$10.95

Winnie-the-Pooh and Everybody Else: a Russian Movie Storybook
Winnie-the-Pooh and Everybody Else: a Russian Movie Storybook
In Russian language.  Three Winnie-the-Pooh stories that were turned into a wildly popular Russian animated series are presented in this book - in the same way as in the film! Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 158 pages.

Orig: $29.95
Sale: $27.68

Trezor (a Dog Who Was Left Home Alone)
Trezor (a Dog Who Was Left Home Alone)
In Russian language. This story in rhymes and pictures about a little furry trouble-maker will put a smile on your child's face. By Sergei Mikhalkov, a popular Russian children's author. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 16 pages.

Orig: $7.95
Sale: $6.98

The Kitten Named "Ruff" and Other Stories
The Kitten Named "Ruff" and Other Stories
In Russian language. A delightful collection of short stories about the kitten and his loyal friend puppy. Written by Grigory Oster. Publisher: Planeta Detstva (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 16 pages. Color illustrations by Vladimir Suteev!

$7.95

Say Hello to Monkey (Privet Martyshke)
Say Hello to Monkey (Privet Martyshke)
In Russian language. This humorous story by the popular Russian children's author G.Oster is about one cute Monkey who started one day in a bad mood.. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.

$6.95

Aibolit (Doctor Ouch)
Aibolit (Doctor Ouch)
In Russian language.  A classical story in rhymes from Kornei Chukovsky about the kind veterinarian helping all kinds of the jungle animals. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 16 pages. Excellent color illustrations!

$7.95

The Buzzing Fly, or Mukha-Tsokotukha
The Buzzing Fly, or Mukha-Tsokotukha
In Russian language. A classic story in rhymes about the Fly who was saved from the Spider by a brave Moskito. By Kornei Chukovsky. Publisher: Tsentrpoligraf (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 16 pages.

Orig: $8.95
Sale: $5.95

Putanitsa (Mishmash)
Putanitsa (Mishmash)
In Russian language. From Kornei Chukovsky, a popular Russian children's author, comes this wonderfully entertaining story in verse about a bunch of misbehaving animals... With charming color illustrations by Francesca Yarbusova. Publisher: Rovakada (USA). Large format. Reinforced hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig: $17.95
Sale: $15.79

Mishmash (Putanitsa): in English language
Mishmash (Putanitsa): in English language
In English language. From the '"Russian Dr. Seuss", Kornei Chukovsky, comes this wonderfully entertaining story in verse about a bunch of misbehaving animals... With charming color illustrations by Francesca Yarbusova. Publisher: Rovakada (USA). Large format. Reinforced hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig: $17.95
Sale: $15.79

Not Me!
Not Me!
In Russian language.  A story of the two little bears, with the older one being a mischief-maker, who always puts blame on his baby brother... By British author and illustrator N. McMullen. Publisher: Mikko (Ukraine). Large format. Sturdy softcover. 20 pages. Adorable color illustrations!

$12.95

Cheburashka, Crocodile Gena, Shapoklyak and Others
Cheburashka, Crocodile Gena, Shapoklyak and Others
In Russian language. This fun book contains all the original stories about the cute furry character with floppy ears called Cheburashka and his buddy Crocodile Gena and more! With wonderful color pictures! Publisher: Planeta Detstva, Russia. Hardcover.160 pages.

Orig: $16.95
Sale: $14.69

Best Rhymes for Little Ones by Agniya Barto: Book & CD
Best Rhymes for Little Ones by Agniya Barto: Book & CD
Book and audio CD in Russian language. Contains popular children's rhymes by classic of Russian children's literature A. Barto. Publisher: Samovar, Russia. Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages. Popular actors (K. Rumyanova, I. Muravyova, etc) read the rhymes. For age 3 and up, up, up .

Orig: $18.95
Sale: $17.49

The Make-a-Wish Flower, or Tsvetik-Semitsvetik
The Make-a-Wish Flower, or Tsvetik-Semitsvetik
In Russian language. Four wonderful children's stories by Valentin Kataev, all with a moral message, are in this book. Publisher: Ast, Russia.  Hardcover. 62 pages. Excellent color illustrations!

Orig: $9.95
Sale: $9.39

How Masha Got Mad at Her Pillow
How Masha Got Mad at Her Pillow
In Russian language. Seven children's stories by Galina Lebedeva are in this book, including three about the little mischievious girl Masha! Publisher: Machaon (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 80 pages. Expressive color illustrations.

$14.95

The Chick and the Duckling
The Chick and the Duckling
In English language. Originally written in Russian by V. Suteev, this sweet story for little ones is told here in a picturebook format in English. It's about the Chick who wants to do everything as the Duckling does until... the Duckling goes for a swim. Publisher: Simon & Schuster, USA. Softcover. 28 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

Hedgehog in the Fog (Yozhik v Tumane)
Hedgehog in the Fog (Yozhik v Tumane)
In English language. The bestselling Russian story about the hedgehog who once got lost in the fog is now translated into English! With admirable illustrations, it makes a great bedtime story, too! Publisher: Rovakada (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 46 pages.

Orig: $19.95
Sale: $15.79

Dreamsong
Dreamsong
In English language. The story of a little boy Pavel who wants to find a source of the song he heard in his dreams. Illustrated by Russian artist Valery Vasiliev. Publisher: Tambourine Books (USA). Large format. 32 pages.

Orig: $14.00
Sale: $10.49

The Giant Wheel (Koleso Obozreniya)
The Giant Wheel (Koleso Obozreniya)
In English language. A story of one exciting ride on a ferris wheel that a bunch of zoo animals secretly take together at night... From the popular Russian children's writer Andrei Usachev! Publisher: North-South Books (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 24 pages. Wonderful color illustrations!.

Orig: $16.95
Sale: $15.79

The Missing Chick
The Missing Chick
In English language. The story of the baby chick lost and happily found. Written and illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev. Publisher: Candlewick (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig: $15.99
Sale: $14.49

You?
You?
In English language. The humorous story about the dog looking for an owner, and the girl looking for a dog to love, and how they finally meet in the park... Written and illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky. Publisher: Harcourt (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 28 pages. Full-page color illustrations.

Orig: $16.00
Sale: $14.49

The Three Questions (Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy)
The Three Questions (Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy)
In English language. A fable-like story told in a picture book format, it's about a little boy Nikolai who seeks answers to the three important questions - with the help of his friends heron Sonya, monkey Gogol and dog Pushkin, and a wise old turtle Leo. With evocative water color illustrations by J. Muth, who authored the book. Publisher: Scholastic (USA). Extra-large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig: $17.95
Sale: $16.78

 

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