Books with title Vasilissa the beautiful: A Russian folktale

A modern retelling of a classic folk tale brought to life through vivid, rich artworkWhen Vasilisa’s mother dies, she leaves behind a magical doll to look after Vasilisa in times of distress. And distress is close at hand when Vasilisa’s father remarries, and her new stepmother and stepsisters send her on an errand to the terrifying witch Baba Yaga, who has an appetite for anything that enters the deep, dark forest. But with her fearlessness and her magical doll, Vasilisa not only passes Baba Yaga’s arduous tests, but she also obtains the magic she needs to free herself from a life of servitude. This enchanting retelling of a classic Russian folk tale is brought to spectacular life by Anna Morgunova’s breathtaking art.

Do you have something that someone special once gave you that seems to offer you strength and protection when you need it the most? In 'Vasilisa the Beautiful', the young girl, Vasilisa, was given a special doll on her mother's deathbed. Let's find out more about this story…'Vasilisa the Beautiful' is a Russian fairytale that features a young girl named Vasilisa and one of the most infamous characters in Russian folklore, Baba Yaga. In this story, the eponymous heroine is pitted against Baba Yaga.Vasilisa the Beautiful is in a collection of Russian folktales known as Russian Fairy Tales or Russian Folk Tales . The stories in this collection were compiled during the 19th century by Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev, who has been considered the Russian equivalent of the Grimm Brothers.Translated by Elle Brown

Do you have something that someone special once gave you that seems to offer you strength and protection when you need it the most? In 'Vasilisa the Beautiful', the young girl, Vasilisa, was given a special doll on her mother's deathbed. Let's find out more about this story.'Vasilisa the Beautiful' is a Russian fairytale that features a young girl named Vasilisa and one of the most infamous characters in Russian folklore, Baba Yaga. In this story, the eponymous heroine is pitted against Baba Yaga.Vasilisa the Beautiful is in a collection of Russian folktales known as Russian Fairy Tales or Russian Folk Tales . The stories in this collection were compiled during the 19th century by Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev, who has been considered the Russian equivalent of the Grimm Brothers.

A Russian fairy tale in English, adapted for kids who have started developing fluency in independent reading. This is a Level 3 Reader: 6-8 sentences per page, 2nd-3rd grade vocabulary, large type, lots of colorful pictures and pretty vignettes.Vasilisa's stepmother and her stepsisters send her to the Dark Forest to bring magical golden apples from the garden of the Dark Forest Witch. The golden apples turn anyone who eats them into a stunning beauty, and Vasilisa's sisters are vying to marry the King.In her journey through the Dark Forest Vasilisa proves her commitment to love, kindness, and patience, wins the golden apples and brings them to her arrogant, evil-hearted stepsisters.Turned into stunning beauties, wearing spectacular dresses sewn by Vasilisa, the stepsisters present themselves to the King. But if your heart is evil, your beauty won't last.Vasilisa's tears and sleepless nights woven as pearls into her stepsisters' beautiful dresses, evaporate when Vasilisa smiles, and so does the evil sisters' beauty.And guess who the King falls in love with!

CONTENTS Vasilisa the Beautiful Tsarevich Ivan and Grey Wolf The two Ivans Fenist the Falcon Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka Chestnut-Grey Father Frost Go I Know Not Where, Fetch I Know Not What Little Girl and the Swan-Geese The Silver Saucer and the Rosy-Cheeked Apple Emelya and the Pike The Frog Tsarevna Wee Little Havroshechka Marya Morevna the Lovely Tsarevna Ivan - Young of Years, Old of Wisdom The Seven Simeons - Seven Brave Workingmen

A collection of 16 best-loved Russian fairy tales translated into English, including: Vasilisa the Beautiful, Tsarevich Ivan and Grey Wolf, The Two Ivans, Fenist the Falcon, Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka, Chestnut-Grey, Father Frost, Go I Know Not Where, Fetch I Know Not What, Little Girl and the Swan-Geese, The Silver Saucer and the Rosy-Cheeked Apple, By the Will of the Pike, The Frog Tsarevna, Wee Little Havroshechka, Marya Morevna the Lovely Tsarevna, Ivan-Young of Years Old of Wisdom, The Seven Simeons-Seven Brave Workingmen.

CONTENTS Vasilisa the Beautiful Tsarevich Ivan and Grey Wolf The two Ivans Fenist the Falcon Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka Chestnut-Grey Father Frost Go I Know Not Where, Fetch I Know Not What Little Girl and the Swan-Geese The Silver Saucer and the Rosy-Cheeked Apple Emelya and the Pike The Frog Tsarevna Wee Little Havroshechka Marya Morevna the Lovely Tsarevna Ivan - Young of Years, Old of Wisdom The Seven Simeons - Seven Brave Workingmen