Kolobok

Name: Kolobok
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781906257415
Price: 31.99 NZD
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A Russian Bun – On The Run!

By Sian Valvis

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Kolobok by Sian Valvis is a delightful children's tale that follows the journey of a cheeky little bread bun that springs to life and decides to explore the world. As the adventurous Kolobok rolls away from its creators, it encounters various animals, each eager to make a meal of the tricky bun. The story offers a whimsical take on curiosity and cleverness, perfect for engaging young imaginations.
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This delightful children's book offers a fresh take on a classic tale, bringing whimsical charm and engaging storytelling that young readers will adore. You might enjoy this story if you're looking for a captivating and imaginative adventure featuring endearing characters and enchanting illustrations that spark curiosity and joy in young minds.

A fresh and original take on a classic Russian tale, featuring an updated rhyming text and new illustrations

A fresh and original take on a classic Russian tale, featuring an updated rhyming text and new illustrations

Description

A PEN Translates award winner for 2021

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, skilfully 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906257415

Publisher: Fontanka

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fontanka

Illustration: 25 Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dovile Ciapaite

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Sian Valvis

About the Author

Sian Valvis took part in the National Centre for Writing 'Mentorship for Emerging Literary Translators' (October 2019-March 2020), supported by the Russian Institute for Literary Translation. She has been mentored by the translator Robert Chandler, who has encouraged her affinity for translating children's literatures and in particular folktales. Dovile Ciapaite is a Lithuanian illustrator and architectural designer based in London. She loves drawing characters, creating narratives that tell stories through boldly illustrated forms that combine both traditional mark-making and industrial printing techniques.