{"product_id":"leo-tolstoys-writings-for-young-children-hardcover","title":"Leo Tolstoy's Writings for Young Children - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeo Tolstoy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael R. Katz\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMichael R. Katz\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a hidden masterpiece from one of history's greatest writers--now available in its most complete and accessible form. \u003ci\u003eLeo Tolstoy's Writings for Young Children\u003c\/i\u003e brings to light Leo Tolstoy's revolutionary contributions to childhood literacy, a project he considered one of his most significant achievements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWar and Peace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAnna Karenina\u003c\/i\u003e, Tolstoy dedicated himself to the cause of education, opening a school on his Yasnaya Polyana estate and developing an innovative approach to teaching literacy. His carefully crafted collection of stories, fables, and historical lessons--designed to engage young minds--became a cornerstone of Russian primary education for decades. For the first time, this volume presents a complete, annotated translation of all 300 stories from Tolstoy's \u003ci\u003eNew ABC Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand four \u003ci\u003ePrimers for Reading\u003c\/i\u003e faithfully preserving his original vision. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have for scholars of Russian literature, educators, parents, and history enthusiasts, \u003ci\u003eLeo Tolstoy's Writings for Young Children\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a literary giant as he sought to transform the way children learn to read. Whether you are a student of Tolstoy's works or a champion of literacy, this essential volume belongs on your bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeo Tolstoy\u003c\/b\u003e (1828-1910) was a Russian writer, philosopher, and social reformer, best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Born into nobility, he rejected his aristocratic upbringing to pursue a life dedicated to literature, education, and moral inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael R. Katz\u003c\/b\u003e was educated at Horace Mann School, Williams College, and Oxford University. He taught Russian literature at Williams, the University of Texas, and Middlebury College. He has published two monographs and has translated over twenty-five Russian novels into English, including works by Turgenev, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Torresin \u003c\/b\u003eis Adjunct Professor at the University of Padua and Research Assistant at the University of Verona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45351814594643,"sku":"9798887198316","price":95.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9731\/2595\/files\/tplPWbuf09798887198316.webp?v=1781822061","url":"https:\/\/the-stone-owl-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/leo-tolstoys-writings-for-young-children-hardcover","provider":"The Stone Owl Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}