Ejonok Timka i myshonok Nevedimka [Little Hedgehog Timka and Invisible Mouse]. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Ejonok Timka i myshonok Nevedimka [Little Hedgehog Timka and Invisible Mouse]

A charming Soviet children s book combining an engaging animal story with high-quality illustration, published by Malysh, one of the leading children s publishers of the period. The text is by Natalia Durova (1934 2007), a celebrated writer, animal trainer and member of the renowned Durov circus dynasty. Best known for her work with animals and for her deeply humane approach to animal behaviour, Durova brought to children s literature a rare authenticity and empathy. Her stories are informed by close, lifelong observation of animals and are characterised by warmth, humour and a genuine respect for the inner lives of creatures, encouraging young readers to see animals not as caricatures but as individual personalities. Little Hedgehog Timka and Invisible Mouse reflects these qualities, offering a gentle narrative that appeals equally to children and adult readers. The book is illustrated by Nikolai Charushin, a prominent representative of the famous Charushin artistic family and a significant figure in Soviet children s book illustration. Following in the tradition established by his father, Evgeny Charushin, Nikolai Charushin developed a recognisable style distinguished by sensitivity to animal form, expressive line and a subtle balance between realism and decorative charm. His illustrations capture movement, texture and character with remarkable economy, making animals immediately vivid and emotionally accessible. The illustrations are integral to the book s success, enhancing the narrative through carefully observed detail and a clear visual rhythm. Charushin s work exemplifies the high standard of Soviet animal illustration in the late 20th century, combining pedagogical clarity with genuine artistic merit. This 1971 edition is a fine example of Soviet illustrated children s literature, valued for its literary and artistic quality, and of particular interest to collectors of animal-themed children s books and to admirers of the Charushin school of illustration.…