The Silver Hoof

“Do you know who it is—a Silver Hoof? It’s a little goat with a silver hoof on its right leg. Wherever it steps with that hoof, a precious stone appears. And how can you see it? You’ll find out if you listen to this tale—no, more precisely, this сказ.
Bazhov’s “tales” about master mountain workers, magical little snakes, and animals always attracted little listeners. And how much fun will the kids have when they learn an interesting story about the girl Daryonka!
The little orphan girl is raised by her kind grandfather Kokovanya. Grandpa often tells her wonderful stories about the Silver Hoof goat.
And one day a miracle happens! In a bewitched winter forest, the little girl manages to become a witness to the wonderful appearance of the goat and to gather gemstones. That’s how the goat rewarded the little girl for her kindness—for she pitied the helpless but also magical catury Murenka and took her in to live with her.”