The Little Stories book is a collection of 35 short rhymes in the Russian language. The rhymes tell about various natural phenomena, animals and birds, fairy-tale heroes, adults and children, and their little adventures. Like the wonderful world of childhood, the rhymes are filled with light, joy and warm humor. In an easy and unobtrusive form, they will help children learn a lot of new and interesting information about the surrounding world. The Little Stories book is written in large letters convenient for reading, in a simple and clear language. Each rhyme is accompanied by bright and memorable illustrations. The book will arouse great interest not only among children, but also among adults. The Little Stories are intended for 2-year old children and older who speak or learn Russian. No transliterations (pronunciations) or translations from Russian into English are provided. The parent/educator/guardian should be helping their child learn how to read and pronounce the rhymes. You will find below three poems from the book as an example.