A poor fisherman and his wife live in a small rundown hut by the blue ocean. When the fisherman catches a magical golden fish that grants wishes, his wife’s endless desires grow until she pushes the magical fish to its limits. Will the old couple find happiness before the furious ocean washes away their dreams? "There once lived an old man and his old wife On the shore of the deep blue ocean..." The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish , a timeless classic by Alexander Pushkin, invites readers into a magical world where wishes, gratitude, and family values intertwine. This heartwarming story holds a special charm during Christmas and all other holidays, reminding us of the beauty of giving, kindness, and being content with what we have. What Makes This Edition Special? A New Translation with a Twist: A fresh retelling with a slightly different conclusion, enhancing the timeless message for today’s readers Exquisite Hand-Painted Watercolors: Each page is a visual delight, with beautiful illustrations that bring this classic tale to life Educational Elements: Glossary and Translation Notes with Historical Insights: Fascinating translation notes with explanations of words and cultural details give readers a deeper look into Russian heritage and language Author Biography: Discover the life and work of Alexander Pushkin, the brilliant storyteller behind this beloved masterpiece Message of Gratitude and Contentment: A story that celebrates kindness, family, and the joy of appreciating what we have Perfect for family and classroom read-alouds: A captivating story that’s ideal for sharing with groups, making reading time memorable and engaging This beautiful picture book is a perfect gift for birthdays and special occasions! Ideal for children of all ages, The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish is a story to be cherished, passed down, and read together for generations. Cozy up and dive into this magical classic, time after time! "I was delighted to learn that Lucy Bozzi and illustrator Ilya Tolochka had collaborated on another book. Taking their inspiration from a classic Russian fairy tale by the poet, Alexander Pushkin this is a new modern new translation of his work. Retold with clarity for contemporary children while keeping faith with the original piece. The stunning hand-painted illustrations are exquisite and complement the fresh sounding text. I love the extra care given to this treasured work of art and the enhancements made. The additional time set aside to bring out educational elements means this story will work well in the classroom as much as within the home. I enjoyed learning about the original author in his potted biography and the explanations around poetic language and Russian traditions and cultural heritage. A joy from start to finish that will bring forward new ideas and nuances on each reading." - Netgalley, Richard L, Netgalley website "I don't believe I ever heard this story before. It touched me quite a bit since I know people like this greedy old woman in the story. People who are never satisfied and don't appreciate what they have. I also know people like the old man who appreciate everything they have and unfortunately are in a situation where they must deal with greedy, nasty people. It just shows that times don't change, only years do. I was attracted to this book for the story, but mainly because I am learning to do watercolor and have read a book illustrated by Ilya Tolochka in the past and wanted to see what they created for the story. The watercolor paintings are absolutely beautiful! I hope one day I can achieve even a small portion of the talent of this artist. The story paired with the paintings, makes it so much more enjoyable and profound. The reader can see all the emotions in the old man and the old woman in the pictures. If no words were given, and it was just a picture book, I think the story would unfold perfectly. Thanks to NetGalley, Nuclear Family Publishing and BooksGoSocial for allowing me to read this inspirational story." - Netgalley, Judy C, Netgalley website "A beautiful retelling of a classic Russian work. I enjoyed the wide range of vocabulary as well as the story itself. My children really appreciated the illustrations. The characters were portrayed with much emotion which lead to conversation about emotions & how we can sometimes read feelings from facial expressions. This book also lead into conversation about blindly following human instruction without any thought for ourselves. Both valuable conversations spurred from this reading. I loved the extra detailing on the corners and pages. It added an extra touch making this copy (even in digital format) feel more special. The book also includes a history of the tale and a biography of the author. The end contains a glossary defining some of the lesser known traditional words and includes some fun facts. My children and I both really enjoyed the extra details and information we