The Clever Mat. Tales and Stories

For more than a decade, kids have been reading the tales and stories of E. Permyak. The remarkable writer was endowed with a truly народным talent. He shared with young readers his admiration for the world around them and taught them to treat all living things with care. He was able to instill this admiration and love in many. His tales and stories urge respect for the working person, to get used to labor from a young age, and to love one's native land. Our book "The Clever Mat. Tales and Stories" in the "Children's Reading" series includes the works "What Hands Are For", "The First Fish", "Filya", "How Masha Became Big", "Grandpa's Character", and others. Illustrations by outstanding graphic artists V. Chizhikov, E. Bulatov, and O. Vasilyev.