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The book presents four beloved Russian folk stories, including The Snow Maiden, Sadko the Merchant, The Firebird, and Baba-Yoga with Fair Vassilisa. A clever, wise old cat serves as narrator, weaving these tales together around the iconic folk narrative of Tsar Saltan. Through the cat’s perspective, familiar legends are refreshed for a new generation of readers.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: James Mayhew
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