Children's books for a family trip to Russia

A family reading list for Russia, from Korney Chukovsky's classic poems to a flying-ship folktale.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Russia, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Russia, starting with The Telephone by Korney Chukovsky. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best classic poem
The Telephone
Korney Chukovsky · ages 3-7 · picture-book poem

A funny parade of animals making absurd phone calls.

Best comedy classic
Wash 'Em Clean (Moidodyr)
Korney Chukovsky · ages 3-7 · picture-book poem

A grubby boy is chased into washing by a runaway washstand.

Best folktale pick
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Russian folktale · ages 5-10 · picture book

A traditional Russian wonder-tale about a simple boy, magical helpers and a flying ship.

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