Stories (illustrated by G. Valka)

Nikolai Nikolayevich Nosov is a classic of children's literature and a recipient of the USSR State Prize (1952). His short stories, novellas, and fairy tales have become faithful and beloved companions to several generations of readers. N. Nosov's works have been translated into 100 foreign languages and published in print runs exceeding 300 million copies.Five short stories by Nikolai Nosov, which you will find in this book ("The Turnip," "The Paste," "Cucumbers," "Sasha," "The Metro"), were written in different years. They formed the basis of the writer's first collections, published in the mid-1940s. By reading them, you will not only make friends from the funny stories but also learn about the everyday lives of schoolchildren of the pre-war generation.Illustrations by Genrikh Oskarovich Valk, a renowned Soviet graphic artist and caricaturist. His pen drawings, created in collaboration with N. Nosov, marked the beginning of the artist's work with children's books.For younger schoolchildren.