Very large oblong children's book, glossy color-illustrated covers showing a flying ship in the midst of flock of storks over village on front, spine and back. tiny light nick at middle back spine indentation. Near Very Fine.

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Title: The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship: A Unkrainan Folk Tale
Publisher: Star Bright Books
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1887734198
ISBN 13: 9781887734196
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Gorbachev, Valeri
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

A retelling of a folktale in which the tsar of the land issues a proclamation that whoever can build a flying ship may marry his daughter, but he has reckoned without the determination of a foolish peasant and his unique and interesting friends. Illustrated in colour by Valeri Gorbachev.

About the Author

Valeri Gorbachev had a well-established reputation as a leading illustrator in the Soviet Union before coming to the United States in 1992. Since arriving here, his dazzling artistic talent has brought him more admiration than ever. His books are published throughout Europe and the United States. Valeri lives in New York.

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