Author: Rett Ertl
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780972502719
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Nesting one inside the other, wooden matryoshka dolls are a favorite toy in Russian homes and are collected by enthusiasts around the world. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, this volume tells the story of matryoshka production from the doll's first appearance in the toy making center of Sergiev Posad in 1899 through its contemporary interpretations by entrepreneurial artists. Each step in the manufacturing process?from the cutting of logs through the final lacquering of the dolls?is described in detail.
The Art of the Russian Matryoshka
Author: Rett Ertl
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780972502719
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Nesting one inside the other, wooden matryoshka dolls are a favorite toy in Russian homes and are collected by enthusiasts around the world. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, this volume tells the story of matryoshka production from the doll's first appearance in the toy making center of Sergiev Posad in 1899 through its contemporary interpretations by entrepreneurial artists. Each step in the manufacturing process?from the cutting of logs through the final lacquering of the dolls?is described in detail.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780972502719
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Nesting one inside the other, wooden matryoshka dolls are a favorite toy in Russian homes and are collected by enthusiasts around the world. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, this volume tells the story of matryoshka production from the doll's first appearance in the toy making center of Sergiev Posad in 1899 through its contemporary interpretations by entrepreneurial artists. Each step in the manufacturing process?from the cutting of logs through the final lacquering of the dolls?is described in detail.
The Magic Nesting Doll
Author: Jacqueline K. Ogburn
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780142500651
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After her grandmother dies, Katya finds herself in a kingdom where the Tsarvitch has been turned into living ice and she uses the magic nesting dolls her babushka had given her to try to break the curse.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780142500651
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After her grandmother dies, Katya finds herself in a kingdom where the Tsarvitch has been turned into living ice and she uses the magic nesting dolls her babushka had given her to try to break the curse.
A Collector's Guide to Nesting Dolls
Author: Michele Lyons Lefkovitz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896890695
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Illustrates, describes and lists the value of a variety of nesting dolls
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896890695
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Illustrates, describes and lists the value of a variety of nesting dolls
Sasha's Matrioshka Dolls
Author: Jana Dillon
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9780374373870
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Sasha's grandfather makes her a tiny wooden doll, but the mice are able to carry it off, so he makes another slightly larger doll to hold the tiny one, and then another, and another.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9780374373870
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Sasha's grandfather makes her a tiny wooden doll, but the mice are able to carry it off, so he makes another slightly larger doll to hold the tiny one, and then another, and another.
Russian Dolls
Author: Cristelle Comby
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482030396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Alexandra Neve is a student at University College London whose world suddenly falls apart. When her best friend jumps from the university's rooftop, she can't stop herself from asking, 'Why?' The police rule her friend's death a suicide and for them the case is closed - so whom can she turn to for help? Sometimes the person you need the most is the one you least expect to find, and in this case it's none other than Ashford Egan, a blind middle-aged history professor, who's more willing than most to listen to what she has to say. Neve and Egan are as different as they come. She's restless, careless at times, and fearless when the need arises, while he's almost the complete opposite: a deep thinker with an analytical mind, a highly rational and collected individual. As they enter the violent world of the Russian mafia, they must overcome their differences and learn to work together. It's their only chance if they want to survive.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482030396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Alexandra Neve is a student at University College London whose world suddenly falls apart. When her best friend jumps from the university's rooftop, she can't stop herself from asking, 'Why?' The police rule her friend's death a suicide and for them the case is closed - so whom can she turn to for help? Sometimes the person you need the most is the one you least expect to find, and in this case it's none other than Ashford Egan, a blind middle-aged history professor, who's more willing than most to listen to what she has to say. Neve and Egan are as different as they come. She's restless, careless at times, and fearless when the need arises, while he's almost the complete opposite: a deep thinker with an analytical mind, a highly rational and collected individual. As they enter the violent world of the Russian mafia, they must overcome their differences and learn to work together. It's their only chance if they want to survive.
Masha and Her Sisters
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452151595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet Masha and her sisters in this charming die-cut novelty board book inspired by Russian nesting dolls. Featuring shaped pages with brightly painted edges, and culminating in a satisfying finale, these nestled dolls reinforce a sweet message: they may be different, but they're a perfect fit!
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452151595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet Masha and her sisters in this charming die-cut novelty board book inspired by Russian nesting dolls. Featuring shaped pages with brightly painted edges, and culminating in a satisfying finale, these nestled dolls reinforce a sweet message: they may be different, but they're a perfect fit!
My Little Matryoshkas
Author: Tanya Roitman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781609051570
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For years, matryoshkas--Russian nesting dolls--have captured the imaginations of children all over the world. This interactive novelty book is illustrated with authentic Russian folk art and features the days of the week with push-out dolls. This unusual format encourages children to invent stories, play games, and put the dolls in sequential order before putting them back into the book. New words to a traditional children's song introduce readers to the unique food of eastern Europe.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781609051570
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For years, matryoshkas--Russian nesting dolls--have captured the imaginations of children all over the world. This interactive novelty book is illustrated with authentic Russian folk art and features the days of the week with push-out dolls. This unusual format encourages children to invent stories, play games, and put the dolls in sequential order before putting them back into the book. New words to a traditional children's song introduce readers to the unique food of eastern Europe.
The Story of Babushka (Colouring Book)
Author: Catherine Flores
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838022334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The Story Of Babushka colouring book is a companion book that goes alongside the illustrated children's book "The Story Of Babushka" The book comes with over forty-five wonderful line-drawn illustrations ready for children to colour in! Recommended use with colouring pencils, and crayons. Please note this book comes without the written story and is meant to compliment the written story.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838022334
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The Story Of Babushka colouring book is a companion book that goes alongside the illustrated children's book "The Story Of Babushka" The book comes with over forty-five wonderful line-drawn illustrations ready for children to colour in! Recommended use with colouring pencils, and crayons. Please note this book comes without the written story and is meant to compliment the written story.
How the Russian Snow Maiden Helped Santa Claus
Author: Gail Buyske
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780972502740
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
HOW THE RUSSIAN SNOW MAIDEN HELPED SANTA CLAUS is a cross-cultural Christmas tale of a child's self-discovery, learning "how to be yourself." The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka) is the helper of the Russian Santa Claus figure, called Father Frost (Dyed Moroz). Readers are introduced to a few Russian folk characters and traditions as well as a few fun-to-say words in Russian (with a guide to pronounciation).
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780972502740
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
HOW THE RUSSIAN SNOW MAIDEN HELPED SANTA CLAUS is a cross-cultural Christmas tale of a child's self-discovery, learning "how to be yourself." The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka) is the helper of the Russian Santa Claus figure, called Father Frost (Dyed Moroz). Readers are introduced to a few Russian folk characters and traditions as well as a few fun-to-say words in Russian (with a guide to pronounciation).
Russian Matryoshka
Author: Larissa Soloviova
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dolls
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dolls
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description