The Stolen Sun
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Picture book in rhyme, translated from the Russian. when crocodile steals the sun, many animals attempt to rescue it and return it to its rightful place.
Kornei Chukovsky Book order (chronological)
Korney Ivanovich Chukovsky was one of the most popular children's poets in the Russian language. His catchy rhythms, inventive rhymes, and absurd characters have invited comparisons to the American children's author Dr. Seuss. Chukovsky's poems became favorites with many generations of Russophone children, with lines from his work, particularly "The Telephone," becoming universal catchphrases in Russian media and everyday conversation. He also adapted classic stories into Russian and translated a substantial portion of the Mother Goose canon, establishing himself as an influential literary critic and essayist.
