Nursery Rhymes & Storybooks for Little Ones

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

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

Let's Have Some Quiet Time
Let's Have Some Quiet Time
In Russian language. A sweet book of poetry for little children that comes from Elena Blaginina, a popular Russian children's author. Publisher: Strekoza (Russia). Small format. Hardcover. 64 pages.

Orig. Price: $7.95
Sale Price: $6.95

Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
In Russian and English languages. Just released in London, 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!

$9.95

Tired Toys Are Sleeping
Tired Toys Are Sleeping
In Russian language. This colorful book is filled with popular rhymes and songs about little children, many of which are suitable for bedtime. With full-page color illustrations! Publisher: Omega (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

Orig. Price: $10.95
Sale Price: $9.95

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.

$12.95

The Tale of the Silly Little Mouse and Other Stories
The Tale of the Silly Little Mouse and Other Stories
In Russian language. This colorful book contains bedtime stories 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. Hardcover. 48 pages.

$12.95

Russell Doesn't Sleep
Russell Doesn't Sleep
In Russian language. A great bedtime story told in words and in fluffy pictures, it's about Russell the Sheep who has a hard time falling asleep. Written and illustrated by Rob Scotton. Publisher: Rozovyi Zhiraf (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

$19.95

Polite Words: a Talking Book
Polite Words: a Talking Book
In Russian language. This colorful book with rhymes introduces six most common "polite" words in Russian, all of which can be heard when you press the book's buttons. Publisher: Rosman-Press (Russia). Large format. Boardbook. 12 pages.

Orig. Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $16.95

Riding a Toy Horse: a Talking Book of Rhymes
Riding a Toy Horse: a Talking Book of Rhymes
In Russian language. This is a lovely large format boardbook with nursery rhymes. When you push the buttons on the right, you will hear four rhymes from this book read aloud, one by one!  Publisher: Belfax (Belarus). 12 pages.

Orig. Price: $22.95
Sale Price: $19.95

About Toys: a Talking Book of Rhymes
About Toys: a Talking Book of Rhymes
In Russian language. This is a lovely boardbook with 26 popular nursery rhymes by Agniya Barto and Valentin Berestov. Five of the rhymes are read aloud when you press  the buttons on the sound panel on your right. Publisher: Belfax (Belarus). Large format. Boardbook. 12 pages.

$22.95

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.

$12.95

Call Me, Mickey: a Rhyme Book with a Sound Button
Call Me, Mickey: a Rhyme Book with a Sound Button
In Russian languages. Shaped like a telephone, this book contain a playful rhymes from the identical Disney edition of "Call Me, Mickey! (Chatter Book). It will ring when you push the button! Publisher: Egmont (Russia). Boardbook. 12 pages.

Orig. Price: $9.95
Sale Price: $8.95

Telephone: a Rhyme Book with a Sound Button
Telephone: a Rhyme Book with a Sound Button
In Russian languages. Shaped like a telephone, this book contain a popular playful rhyme by Kornei Chukovsky, called "Telephone". It will ring when you press the button! Publisher: Egmont (Russia). Boardbook. 12 pages.

Orig. Price: $9.95
Sale Price: $8.95

How the Baby Lion and the Turtle Sang a Song
How the Baby Lion and the Turtle Sang a Song
In Russian language. A collection of popular stories and rhymes by Russian children's writer Sergei Kozlov. Includes "Hedgehog in the Fog" (Yozhik v tumane). Large format. Hardcover. 54 pages.

$12.95

Misha and the Blue Umbrella
Misha and the Blue Umbrella
In Russian language. The story of a teddy bear called Misha and how he flew into the woods, with the help of his big blue umbrella. With admirable full-page color illustrations by Igor Oleinikov! Publisher: Azbooka (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $13.95
Sale Price: $13.49

Crocodile Gena and His Friends: Set of 2 Books
Crocodile Gena and His Friends: Set of 2 Books
In Russian language. All original stories about the cute furry character with floppy ears called Cheburashka and his buddy Crocodile Gena - in two volumes! With color pictures! Publisher: Planeta Detstva, Russia. Hardcover. 62 pages in each book.

$14.95

The Little
Bear and the Little Donkey
The Little Bear and the Little Donkey
In Russian language. Six short touching stories for toddlers are in this nicely illustrated book written by Gennadiy Tsiferov. Publisher: Strekoza (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 24 pages.

Orig. Price: $8.95
Sale Price: $7.76

The Make-a-Wish Flower, or Tsvetik-Semitsvetik
The Make-a-Wish Flower, or Tsvetik-Semitsvetik
In Russian language. Six wonderful children's stories, all with a moral message, are in this book. Publisher: Rosman, Russia. Large format. Hardcover. 64 pages. Excellent color illustrations!

$12.95

Tales about the Hedgehog and the Bear
Tales about the Hedgehog and the Bear
In Russian language. Twenty two short stories about the kind and curious hedgehog and his buddy bear cub! They will make you and your kid smile. They will touch your heart. Includes "Hedgehog in the Fog"! Written by Sergei Kozlov. Publisher: Rosman (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 78 pages. Sweet color illustrations!

$12.95

Moush Wants to Run Away
Moush Wants to Run Away
In Russian language. Moush, a little Armenian boy, is upset so he hides in a closet planning to run away. What makes this boy to change his mind? This touching story comes from an Armenian writer and Russian illustrator. Publisher: ISSA. Softcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $9.95
Sale Price: $6.95

Best Rhymes for Children by Agniya Barto: Book & CD
Best Rhymes for Children 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. Price: $18.95
Sale Price: $16.95

Best Tales in Rhymes by Kornei Chukovsky: Book & CD
Best Tales in Rhymes by Kornei Chukovsky: Book & CD
In Russian language.  Delightful stories in rhymes by Kornei Chukovsky are in this book and on the accompanying audio CD. The stories are "Telephone", "Wash Them All" and "The Buzzing Fly". The CD also contains a recording of "Doctor Ouch (Aibolit) and three other tales. Publisher: Samovar (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 48 pages.

Orig. Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $17.49

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

Doctor Ouch
Doctor Ouch
In English language. Known in Russia as "Doctor Aibolit", this children's classic is about a kind veterinarian who travels to Africa to save the jungle baby animals. By Kornei Chukovsky. Translated and illustrated in color by Jan Seabaugh. Viveca Smith Publishing. Softcover. 43 pages.

$8.99

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

Under the Mushroom
Under the Mushroom
In Russian language. This charming tale about the animals hiding from the rain under the mushroom that keeps growing was written and illustrated by Valdimir Suteev. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.

Orig. Price: $7.95
Sale Price: $7.49

A Bag Full of Apples (Meshok Yablok)
A Bag Full of Apples (Meshok Yablok)
In Russian language. This is a wonderful tale about the importance of sharing written and illustrated by Vladimir Suteev. Publisher: Ast (Russia). Large format. Softcover. 10 pages.

$7.95

That Apple Is Mine
That Apple Is Mine
In English language. A popular animal story about the importance of sharing. Originally written by Russian children's writer Vladimir Suteev, the tale is retold in English and illustrated by Katya Arnold. Publisher: Holiday House (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 34 pages.

Orig. Price: $15.95
Sale Price: $13.49

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

Sasha and Babushka
Sasha and Babushka
In English language. This beautiful picture book is about a little girl Sasha who takes a trip with her grandma from her hometown of Kursk to Moscow, where they visit the legendary Russian puppet theatre. Publisher: SoundPrints (USA). Large format. Sturdy softcover. 36 pages.

$6.95

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

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: $14.76

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: $15.39

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. Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $14.49

The Best Cat
The Best Cat
In English language. The story of the playful cat who may well be the best cat in the world, as the little boy who owns him believes. Created by Valeri Gorbachev. Publisher: Candlewick Press (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $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. Price: $16.00
Sale Price: $14.49

Because...
Because...
In English language. This hilarious book written by Mikhail Baryshnikov is about a little boy who is embarrassed when his grandma makes all kinds of crazy moves in public. Why does she do it, he questions and finally gets a surprising answer. Illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky. Publisher: Simon & Schuster, USA. Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $16.99
Sale Price: $14.76

Once There Was a Tree
Once There Was a Tree
In English language. The story of a tree which got struck by lightning during a storm, then was cut to its stump and inhabited by all kinds of bugs... Publisher: Puffin Books, USA. Softcover. 32 pages. Written by Natalia Romanova. With color illustrations by Gennady Spirin, called by the New York Times "stirringly beautiful" .

$6.99

Martha
Martha
In English language. A gentle children's story about the crow with a broken wing saved by the little Russian boy Ilya and his family. Written and illustrated by award-winning author Gennady Spirin. Publisher: Philomel Books (USA). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Orig. Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $14.76

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