LION & THE PUPPY CL

While living in Russia, Tolstoy operated a tiny school for the peasant children, where they could learn to read, write, and draw. He found that there were a lack of folktales and fables to read to the children so he created his own, which are now brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection. From '¬SThe Lion and the Puppy,'¬ a story about friendship, to '¬SThe King of the Shirt,'¬ a parable about obtaining happiness, to '¬SEscape of the Dancing Bear,'¬ about a bear who is trained to be captured, these stories are sure to captivate and delight children of all ages. Similar in scope to Aesop'¬"s fables, children will be able to take away important lessons, as well as laugh at silly mishaps and characters, from this timeless collection. Ages 9-12.