Gennady Spirin

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her grandmother. Includes a note about the history of the tale.

The author relates how he and his Moscow family rescued Martha, a crow with a broken wing, and how she joined their household.

An illustrated fact-filled guide to dinosaurs compares a variety of species to reveal which were the biggest, strongest, fastest, and smartest while inviting young enthusiasts to choose their favorites.

"After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince." --

A talented musician from Novgorod plays so well that the Sea King wants him to marry one of his daughters.

Betrayed by her jealous sisters, a Tsarina and her infant son are marooned on a barren island until a magical swan helps them regain their rightful heritage.

A collection of stories, poems, and plays about Christmas, arranged in the categories of "The Star," "The Manger," "The Gift-givers," "The Tree," and "Christmas Everywhere."

Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that squeezes, or the shrew that paralyzes? Is it the most venemous, the most poisonous, or the one that infects its victims with a fatal disease? Fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations will inspire young readers to choose which creature they think is the deadliest in this newest picture book collaboration between Guiberson and Spirin. --Publisher...

Presents an illustrated version of the twenty-third Psalm.