The Silly Parade and Other Topsy-Turvy Poems – Anne Dwyer and Nikolai Popov
The Silly Parade and Other Topsy-Turvy Poems / ISBN 9780984586769 / 48-page hardcover, 8.75 x 11.25 inches, from Rovakada Publishing (publisher of “Hedgehog in the Fog”) / discounted but like-new copies
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Have you ever seen a horse drive a sleigh? Can you count up everyone participating in the silly parade? Or do you want to meet Old Man Igor, who does everything topsy-turvy and upside-down? In this book you will find nursery rhymes that are based on traditional Russian songs and folk poetry. These funny and charming poems are brilliantly translated and retold by Anne Dwyer. The timeless illustrations by award-winning artist Nikolai Popov add a touch of gentle humor.