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Soviet Children's Literature explores the unique characteristics and themes prevalent in literature for young readers during the Soviet era. It highlights the blend of educational and ideological elements, aiming to instill socialist values while entertaining. The book examines notable authors, iconic stories, and the evolution of children's literature against the backdrop of Soviet society, reflecting cultural, political, and social influences. It offers insight into how these narratives shaped the worldview of generations of children in the USSR.

A lady checks her luggage for a train ride: a couch, a suitcase, a traveling bag, a picture, a basket, a hat-box, and a little dog. Will they all make it to her destination? During the 1920s in Russia, many authors, poets, and talented visual artists worked with fervent dedication and the support of the government to create a new type of childrens literature, one that drew on both the aesthetic innovations of the period and contemporary social and political philosophy to inspire and stimulate young minds. This whimsical childrens picture book was one of several collaborations between Vladimir Lebedev and Samuil Marshak, many of which are now in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art. This volume reproduces the original book in size, shape, and layout, with new English translations. The dynamic graphic compositions and playful rhyming texts remain as compelling today as they were nearly a century ago.