The Tale of the Lost Anchor. Entertaining Walks Around St. Petersburg for Children and Parents

An illustrated story about the journey of a golden little ship from the spire of the Admiralty, which searches for its anchor and gets into amazing adventures.
In this fascinating and colorful book, you will find a key that will open... the doors to an unexplored St. Petersburg. Turning page by page, you and your children will meet fairy tale characters who will later encounter you during a walk around the Admiralty building.

«The Tale of the Lost Anchor» is written by educator and guide Grigory Tkach. It consists of several sections:
• a fairy tale;
• a methodological guide with an example of an interactive walk around the Admiralty building;
• a list of props needed for the walk;
• an appendix with active games that can be used along the route.

Inside, you will also find two colorful maps. The map-plan with the Admiralty building can be scanned and turned into a puzzle, which you will assemble during the route. The characters of the tale depicted on the facades of the Admiralty building have come to life and stepped down from their places to meet the little readers. The book also contains a map of the European part of Russia. It can be used not only to trace the ship's route but also as a board game. The main thing is to have a die and tokens with you.
The book will be equally useful for children, parents, educators, and guides. It will be a real helper in preparing for a lesson on the history of St. Petersburg or simply a new friend that the whole family will enjoy and find interesting.
Come aboard and set off on a journey!