Books in this series by M.M. Zoshchenko will undoubtedly take a worthy place in a schoolchild’s library – the series includes classic works included in the primary and secondary school curriculum and in the extracurricular reading program. All books in this series meet the requirements of federal state educational standards, the goal of which is the harmonious development of the individual. But most importantly, while reading these books, the schoolchild will get real pleasure and will always be prepared for class!

Mikhail Mikhailovich ZOSHCHENKO (1894–1958) has long been a classic of Russian literature. This book contains his best stories for children from the cycles “Lyolya and Minka,” “Smart Animals,” “Stories about Minka’s Childhood,” and “Smart and Cunning.” M. Zoshchenko managed to very subtly and delicately combine humor and edification in his stories.

The book includes an article about the writer’s work.

All works in the series “Reading is the best learning” are published in full, without abbreviations or adaptations.