Price: $13.99
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A high-quality bilingual picture book in English and Russian, ideal for bilingual families and kids who are learning English or Russian as a second language.
This book has been entered into the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. It has been professionally translated, and illustrated by Lena Krapiva in her unique style that combines soft, bright watercolours with gentle textures and expressive faces. Complimentary activities and lesson plans are available on the author’s website.
Written by June Antson, a language teacher and educator with 10 years’ experience, the text helps to support early bilingual readers and children learning English or Russian as a second language with clear sentences, natural phrasing, and emotional vocabulary that invites conversation.
What children will gain:
Name and talk about feelings using clear, child-level language and gentle metaphors (water, fish, weather).Regulate emotions with simple tools shown in the story: pause, breathe, wait — storms pass.Develop self-acceptance and empathy: “I can be different” — many feelings belong to the same me.Anya doesn’t believe in magic… until she meets a talking frog and a thousand mysterious fish. Follow her into the pond — and into a dreamy, emotional journey for children learning Russian or growing up bilingual.
This Russian-English picture book (A2 level) is perfect for:Reading aloud with children aged 4–7Early learners and bilingual familiesDeveloping emotional vocabulary in both languagesSupporting Russian as a heritage or foreign languageInside the book:Short, poetic text in Russian and EnglishSide-by-side translation for easy comprehensionSoft watercolor-style illustrations on every spreadBonus: audio narration in both languages + printable activity pack (via QR code) + online games to support the Russian languageCreated by a bilingual educator and inspired by the author’s daughter, this book supports gentle language learning, cultural connection, and emotional development.
Perfect for
Parents, teachers, librarians, and Russian-language educators looking for a beautifully illustrated story about emotional intelligence. It’s a perfect gift for boys and girls aged 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and up. Most suitable for Pre-K, grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3.
Anya and a Thousand Fish is also available in 55+ bilingual editions — so you can find the language that suits you or the people you care about.
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Нежная билингвальная история о чувствах, языке и чудесах — на русском и английском.
Аня не верит в волшебство… пока не встречает говорящего лягушонка и тысячу загадочных рыбок. Отправляйтесь вместе с ней в пруд — и в поэтичное, эмоциональное путешествие для детей, изучающих русский или английский.
Эта русско-английская книжка (уровень A2) идеально подойдёт для:Чтения вслух с детьми 4–7 летБилингвальных семей и начинающих изучать русский или английскийРазвития лексики (эмоции)Поддержки русского как родного или иностранного языкаВнутри книги:Короткий поэтичный текст на русском и английскомПараллельный перевод для лёгкого усвоенияНежные акварельные иллюстрации на каждом разворотеБонус: аудиоозвучка на двух языках и печатные задания (по QR-коду) + онлайн игры для поддержания русского на основе книгиКнига создана билингвальной мамой и педагогом. История помогает легко усваивать язык, развивать чувства и сохранять связь с русским.
Для родителей, учителей и всех, кто растит добрых и любопытных детей между языками.
From the Publisher
Read together with children aged 4–8
Gently builds emotional vocabulary and awareness
Russian and English side-by-side on every page
ample activity page from a children’s book that includes interactive learning activities.
Publisher : June Sunny School
Publication date : September 24, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 39 pages
ISBN-10 : 9083558495
ISBN-13 : 978-9083558493
Item Weight : 4.6 ounces
Reading age : 4 – 8 years
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
Part of series : Русско-английская серия “Аня и Мудрик”. Anya and Mudrik” Russian-English bilingual book series
Best Sellers Rank: #310,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Children’s Russian Language Books #130 in Children’s ESL Books (Books) #3,051 in Children’s Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)
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