Stories about the prankster Deniska Korablev, written by Victor Dragunsky, began as early as 1960—so he instantly became wildly popular with preschoolers and younger schoolchildren. His first fans long ago—far, far away—have turned into grandmothers and grandfathers, but the classics of children’s literature remain alive and are still being reissued. There’s no doubt that your child’s introduction to the adventures of a mischievous and observant Moscow boy, Deniska Korablev, will bring only positive emotions and teach them to value friendship and kindness.