Best illustrated books all over the world
In Valentin Rasputin’s book, the Angara is the embodiment of untamed nature — powerful and willful, both menacing and beautiful, like an ancient goddess. For the young protagonist, the river is alive: “It stirred restlessly, heaving and sighing. At times a deep, hollow murmur rose from within, followed by a […]
The book The Little Hunter Tagikak brings together three Eskimo folk tales retold by G. Snegiryov and V. Glotser: The Little Sorceress, The Wooden Dish, and The Little Hunter Tagikak. The title story tells of two generations of sea hunters — a father and a son, both named Tagikak. The […]
Original title: Ognivo Andersen’s tale of the soldier, the witch, and the magical tinderbox is one of his earliest works, first published in 1835. Behind its simple plot of greed, chance, and power lies a story about desire and its consequences, about how quickly fortune can turn. Viktor Chizhikov’s illustrations […]
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.
Original title: Spyashchaya krasavitsa The main thing is the idea of a fairy tale in general and the child’s memory of what a real fairy-tale prince should be like, what a real fairy-tale princess should be like. I am convinced that children’s illustrations should not be stylized to match the […]