DEAR CHILD·REN!

I don’t remember exactly when I first dreamed of becoming a poet, bUt I began writing for you and about

you from the age of twelve.

Ever since then until this day I have

written poems, fairy tales, fables and plays for children.

This book includes what I believe to be the best of my work.

When you have read the book through, I think you will see why I like to write for you.

With due respect, Sergei Mikhalkov

 CONTENTS

FROM FIVE TO TWELVE

What Have You? Translated by Eugene Felgenhauer .

The Hothouse Plant. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg.

My Puppy. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

The Two Little Rams. Translated by Eugene Felgenhauer .

The Song of the Merry Friends. Translated by Eugene Felgenlwuer .

Sailboat . Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

Andryushka. Translated by Dorian Roaenberg

Our Puppy Tups. Translated by Dorian Roltenberg

Our Kittens. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

At the Barber’s. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg

If. Translated by Dorian Rotlenberg .

Sasha’s Kasha. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

A New Year Gift. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

Clocks and Watches. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg

Cycling. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

Courage, Boys! Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

My Best Friend and I. Translated by Eugene Felgenhauer .

Doubting Foma. Translated by Eugene Felgenhauer .

The Woodpeckers. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

The Picture. Translated by Dorian Rotcenberg .

My Favourite Toys. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

The Circus. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

Autographs. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

The Runaway. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Dullard . Translated by Dorian Rouenberg.

 Unfulfilled Dreams. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Finch. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

Real Friends. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Unexpected Guest. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

 The Picnic. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

Thirty-Six and Five. Translated by Dorian Rolfenberg

Hateful Sleep. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

Magic Tablets. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

School. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

New Year’s Eve. Translated by Dorian Rouenberg .

The Fir-Tree. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Find. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Crystal Vase. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

A Boy and Girl Made Friends Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

Cloud . Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

Uncle Steeple. Translated by Eugene Felgenhauer.

 FABLES IN PROSE

The Nuisance.Translated by Dorian Rollenberg

The Conceited Cat. Translated by Dorian Rollenberg .

The Hare and His R flex. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

The Donkey and the Beaver. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Hikers. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

It Was All Their Own Fault. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva

Why Mice Don’t Hunt Cats. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Test. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva

The Storks and the Frogs. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

A Bit Too Much. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

How the Boa Constrictor Choked. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Last Wish. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

Favours. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg .

The Bad Omen. Translated by Dorian Rotlenberg

The Puppy and the Snake. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

The Mirror. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva .

FAIRYTALES IN RHYME AND IN PROSE

The Grateful Hare. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

Greedy Yartan. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg

Frost and Frosty. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg ·

A Friend in Need. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva ·

The Hare Who Fibbed. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva

How the Birds Saved Little Kid. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva

Superstitious Shaky-Tail. Translated by Fainna Glagoleva

Disobedience Holiday. Translated by Dorian Rottenberg ·

RABBIT NOSE-IN-THE-AIR Translated by Irina Zheleznova .