The Lion and the Puppy: And Other Stories for Children

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 The Lion and the Puppy a story about friendship to The King of the Shirt a parable about obtaining happiness to Escape 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 Aesops 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.