An illustrated collection of traditional Russian folktales. This collection of folktales will sweep you away to the birch forests and ornate palaces of Russia. Blending whimsical magic with magnificient drama, these traditional stories come to life alongside intricate contemporary art in special illustrated edition. --Back cover. Provided by publisher.

The Impossible --Marya Morevna -- Ivan the peasant's son and the little man himself one-finger tall, his mustache seven versts in length -- The smith and the demon -- Story of Vasilisa with the Golden Tress, and of Ivan the Pea -- Go to the verge of destruction and bring back Shmat Razum -- A helping hand -- The book of magic -- Ivan Tsarevich, the fire bird, and the gray wolf -- The Baba Yaga -- The Tsarévich and Dyád'ka -- The Seven Simeons, Full Brothers -- The Ring with Twelve Screws -- Wishes -- The Snow Child -- Sorrow -- Wednesday -- Frost -- The Soldier and Death.