I remember when I was in first grade, my teacher was a very good storyteller and she used to tell us mythes and legends. This story, The tale of the fisherman and the fish was one of them.

I really enjoyed the colour of gold for the fish to stand out more in the illustrations.

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.