{"product_id":"the-tale-of-the-firebird-hardcover","title":"The Tale of the Firebird - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGennady Spirin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGennady Spirin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn all the world there is said to be nothing more beautiful than the Firebird. When Ivan-Tsarevitch, youngest son of the Tsar, goes on a quest for the amazing bird, he finds himself flying over mountains and woods on a talking wolf, confronting a wicked Baba Yaga, and rescuing an enchanted princess from Koshchei the Immortal. But when he returns from his magical journey, he brings home the most precious treasure of all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGennady Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and has illustrated it in his trademark rich, luminous style. This retelling of a classic is sure to become the new standard.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGennady Spirin\u003c\/b\u003e was born in 1948 in a small city near Moscow. A graduate of the Strogonov Academy of Fine Arts, he is noted for his beautiful illustrations, meticulously researched and exquisitely executed in pencil and watercolor. His work has brought him international renown as many awards, including the Gold Medal of the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple of the Bratislava International Biennale of children's book illustration, First Prize for Illustration at the Barcelona International Children's Book Fair, and the Premio Grafico at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. His book \u003cb\u003eGulliver's Adventures in Lilliput\u003c\/b\u003e (retold by Ann Keay Beneduce) was chosen one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGennady Spirin came to the United States in 1991 and now lives with his wife and their three sons in Princeton, New Jersey.copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGennady Spirin\u003c\/b\u003e was born in 1948 in a small city near Moscow. A graduate of the Strogonov Academy of Fine Arts, he is noted for his beautiful illustrations, meticulously researched and exquisitely executed in pencil and watercolor. His work has brought him international renown as many awards, including the Gold Medal of the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple of the Bratislava International Biennale of children's book illustration, First Prize for Illustration at the Barcelona International Children's Book Fair, and the Premio Grafico at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. His book \u003cb\u003eGulliver's Adventures in Lilliput\u003c\/b\u003e (retold by Ann Keay Beneduce) was chosen one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGennady Spirin came to the United States in 1991 and now lives with his wife and their three sons in Princeton, New Jersey.copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 11.96 x 9.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (2002)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tale of the Firebird\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755759436064,"sku":"9780399235849","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a3506ee1e888053384a4ba6f87100dc.webp?v=1780067957","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-tale-of-the-firebird-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}