The Golden Key, or The Adventures of Buratino (Zolotoy Klyuchik)

Who hasn't heard of Buratino—the mischievous wooden boy with the long nose, who became a favorite of many children? The exciting adventures of this rascal captivate you from the very first pages of the book. After going through a series of trials, Buratino learns to distinguish good from evil, gains wisdom, overcomes all difficulties thanks to courage and resourcefulness, and becomes a true protector of his friends and Papa Carlo.

The famous fairy tale was illustrated by Aminadav Kanevsky—an outstanding graphic artist, cartoonist, winner of numerous awards in book illustration, and the creator of the famous Murzilka—the amusing character for the Soviet magazine of the same name. A. Kanevsky's pen includes illustrations for works by N. Nosov, K. Chukovsky, A. Barto, S. Mikhalkov, S. Marshak, and many other classics of children's literature. The images the artist brought to life on the pages of his books have been beloved by readers since childhood. His characters are sweet and playful, cheerful and spontaneous, vibrant and unforgettable. It's no exaggeration to say that children's literature is simply impossible to imagine without Aminadav Kanevsky's illustrations.