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Age Range
5 - 10
Genre
folktales & fairy tales
Copyright Year
2026-01-20
Page Count
146
Publisher
Independently published
Grade Level
K - 5th
ISBN
9798244778809
Themes
kindness
patience

The Slavic Story Treasury: Folktales of Wisdom, Kindness, and Quiet Strength

Written by Serhii Sakal

The Slavic Story Treasury is a bright, welcoming collection of classic Slavic folk tales—stories that were once told beside glowing fires and are now retold in simple, musical language for today’s kids and families.

Inside, readers will meet brave heroes, clever tricksters, helpful animals, mysterious forest spirits, and characters who learn gentle lessons about patience, kindness, honesty, and paying attention to the world around them. Each tale is short, exciting, and perfect for reading aloud or enjoying on your own.

These retellings keep the heart of traditional Slavic folklore while making the stories warm, friendly, and meaningful for modern readers. You’ll find favorite tales like Baba Yaga, Vasilisa the Beautiful, The Frog Princess, The Firebird, Morozko, Kolobok, The Twelve Months, and many more.

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Age Range
5 - 10
Genre
folktales & fairy tales
Copyright Year
2026-01-20
Page Count
146
Publisher
Independently published
Grade Level
K - 5th
ISBN
9798244778809
Themes
kindness
patience
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