Author: Mikhail Libin
Illustrator: Ilya Kabakov
Year: 1981
Publisher: Malysh
Original title: Pro gontsov-molodtsov
A playful rhymed tale about hapless messengers sent on an important mission, only to find themselves in the most amusing predicaments. Libin’s lively verses together with Kabakov’s expressive illustrations make this book a vivid and memorable reading experience for children.
