The Littlest Matryoshka

By Corinne Demas BlissIllustrated by Kathryn Brown

Six exquisitely painted nesting dolls - the matryoshka sisters Anna, Olga, Varka, Vanda, Nadia and bumblebee-sized Nina travel from their small Russian village to a toy shop in America. When a careless shopper knocks the littlest doll off the shelf and out the door, the tiny doll embarks on a perilous journey through an unfamiliar world. Will Nina ever be reunited with her sisters This delightful story, told in verse and lovely full-color illustrations, is a guaranteed heart-warmer, excellent for reading aloud. For Ages 4 to 8. Hardbound 9" x 9" 32 pages.