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The Tale of the Firebird Hardcover - 2002

by Gennady Spirin; Gennady Spirin (Illustrator)

The young son of the Tsar goes in search of the most beautiful gift of all for the princess. Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and illustrates it in his trademark rich, luminous style. Full-color illustrations.

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In all the world there is said to be nothing more beautiful than the Firebird. When Ivan-Tsarevitch, youngest son of the Tsar, goes on a quest for the amazing bird, he finds himself flying over mountains and woods on a talking wolf, confronting a wicked Baba Yaga, and rescuing an enchanted princess from Koshchei the Immortal. But when he returns from his magical journey, he brings home the most precious treasure of all.

Gennady Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and has illustrated it in his trademark rich, luminous style. This retelling of a classic is sure to become the new standard.

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In all the world there is said to be nothing more beautiful than the Firebird. When Ivan-Tsarevitch, youngest son of the Tsar, goes on a quest for the amazing bird, he finds himself flying over mountains and woods on a talking wolf, confronting a wicked Baba Yaga, and rescuing an enchanted princess from Koshchei the Immortal. But when he returns from his magical journey, he brings home the most precious treasure of all. Gennady Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and has illustrated it in his trademark rich, luminous style. This retelling of a classic is sure to become the new standard.

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  • Title The Tale of the Firebird
  • Author Gennady Spirin; Gennady Spirin (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Philomel Books, New York
  • Date 2002-09-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780399235849 / 0399235841
  • Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.96 x 9.34 x 0.39 in (30.38 x 23.72 x 0.99 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Library of Congress subjects Fairy tales, Folklore - Russia
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001036660
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.209

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Citations

  • Booklist, 11/15/2002, Page 606
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 11/01/2002, Page 126
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2003, Page 120
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 08/01/2002, Page 1144
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/06/2002, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2002, Page 218

About the author

Gennady Spirin was born in 1948 in a small city near Moscow. A graduate of the Strogonov Academy of Fine Arts, he is noted for his beautiful illustrations, meticulously researched and exquisitely executed in pencil and watercolor. His work has brought him international renown as many awards, including the Gold Medal of the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple of the Bratislava International Biennale of children's book illustration, First Prize for Illustration at the Barcelona International Children's Book Fair, and the Premio Grafico at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. His book Gulliver's Adventures in Lilliput (retold by Ann Keay Beneduce) was chosen one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. Gennady Spirin came to the United States in 1991 and now lives with his wife and their three sons in Princeton, New Jersey.copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.
Gennady Spirin was born in 1948 in a small city near Moscow. A graduate of the Strogonov Academy of Fine Arts, he is noted for his beautiful illustrations, meticulously researched and exquisitely executed in pencil and watercolor. His work has brought him international renown as many awards, including the Gold Medal of the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple of the Bratislava International Biennale of children's book illustration, First Prize for Illustration at the Barcelona International Children's Book Fair, and the Premio Grafico at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. His book Gulliver's Adventures in Lilliput (retold by Ann Keay Beneduce) was chosen one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. Gennady Spirin came to the United States in 1991 and now lives with his wife and their three sons in Princeton, New Jersey.copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.
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