Kolobok: A Bun on the Run

By Sian Valvis

A fresh and original take on a classic tale, with a new rhyming version of the text that is sure to appeal to young (and older) readers. The text of Kolobok has been published in the literary journal Cardinal Points (Brown University)Striking, newly commissioned, illustrations by Dovile Ciapaite that perfectly complement the textFor children of pre-reading and early reading age, this is a book that would be an ideal gift

Kolobok is a new adaptation and translation of a famous Russian folktale about a resourceful bun (a kolobok) who, as in the tale of the gingerbread man beloved of children in the West, skillfully evades the attentions of various animals. Beautifully adapted in rhyme by Sian Valvis, and with evocative new illustrations by Dovile Ciapaite, Kolobok offers English-speaking young readers a glimpse into the magic and mysticism of Russian folklore. The visceral and environmental elements that are present in Russian folktales bring to life a vivid sense of the nation's culture and identity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906257418
• ISBN13: 9781906257415
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Fontanka
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.1" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 17 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 12