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Kids and Cubs
by Olga Perovskaya
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Written originally in 1925 by Olga Perovskaya in Russian, Kids and Cubs was a huge hit not only amongst children but was well liked by adults too. It was translated into English in 1966, making it easier for readers across the world to have access to this beauty. It was also translated into Tamil and Malayalam. For someone who grew up in cities and towns, Olga's stories seemed very fascinating; often making me wish that I was born in the countryside with a farm of my own. Kids and Cubs will serve as a thoughtful gift to the little ones but you may find yourself reaching out for it more often than you think.
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Divided into five chapters, Olga paints a vivid picture of her childhood that she spent with her three sisters, parents and both wild and domesticated animals. Each chapter carried a sense of fascination that at times felt almost unbelievable. Growing up in Alma-Ata, the capital of Kazakhstan, Olga and her sisters had the chance to grow up with and tend to wonderful animals from a very young age. Her father who was a forester brought home animals of all sorts ranging from a fox to a tiger. The chapters are named after the names of the animals; Dianka and Tomchik (Wolves), Mishka (Siberian Stag), Vaska (Tiger), Frantik (Fox) and Chubary (Stallion). Through each story, Olga tells the readers about the relationship her family shared with these animals which was heartwarming to read. When and if the poor creatures fell sick, the family tended them with utmost care and nursed them back to health. They made one big family.
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It's hard to choose a favourite but if insisted, I would probably go with Mishka. While most of the stories were fun and entertaining to read, few of them did carry a tinge of sadness. Olga along with her sisters grew up in unconventional ways as they formed unusual friendships with the wolves and a tiger. It was and is still unheard of to keep wild animals within the confines of a home and so they were viewed with awe and wonder. The description of places, personalities of her family members and unique traits that the animals carried were interesting to read. I do however believe that few of the chapters possessed a bit of exaggeration but considering how this is a children's book, it comes as no surprise and is also completely acceptable. I wouldn't want to reveal much of this book's essence but I would definitely recommend this lovely book to every one irrespective of their age. Not only was it a light read but was also incredibly fun to know how colourful her life was as a child.
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Rating : 4.6/5.
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Written originally in 1925 by Olga Perovskaya in Russian, Kids and Cubs was a huge hit not only amongst children but was well liked by adults too. It was translated into English in 1966, making it easier for readers across the world to have access to this beauty. It was also translated into Tamil and Malayalam. For someone who grew up in cities and towns, Olga's stories seemed very fascinating; often making me wish that I was born in the countryside with a farm of my own. Kids and Cubs will serve as a thoughtful gift to the little ones but you may find yourself reaching out for it more often than you think.
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Divided into five chapters, Olga paints a vivid picture of her childhood that she spent with her three sisters, parents and both wild and domesticated animals. Each chapter carried a sense of fascination that at times felt almost unbelievable. Growing up in Alma-Ata, the capital of Kazakhstan, Olga and her sisters had the chance to grow up with and tend to wonderful animals from a very young age. Her father who was a forester brought home animals of all sorts ranging from a fox to a tiger. The chapters are named after the names of the animals; Dianka and Tomchik (Wolves), Mishka (Siberian Stag), Vaska (Tiger), Frantik (Fox) and Chubary (Stallion). Through each story, Olga tells the readers about the relationship her family shared with these animals which was heartwarming to read. When and if the poor creatures fell sick, the family tended them with utmost care and nursed them back to health. They made one big family.
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It's hard to choose a favourite but if insisted, I would probably go with Mishka. While most of the stories were fun and entertaining to read, few of them did carry a tinge of sadness. Olga along with her sisters grew up in unconventional ways as they formed unusual friendships with the wolves and a tiger. It was and is still unheard of to keep wild animals within the confines of a home and so they were viewed with awe and wonder. The description of places, personalities of her family members and unique traits that the animals carried were interesting to read. I do however believe that few of the chapters possessed a bit of exaggeration but considering how this is a children's book, it comes as no surprise and is also completely acceptable. I wouldn't want to reveal much of this book's essence but I would definitely recommend this lovely book to every one irrespective of their age. Not only was it a light read but was also incredibly fun to know how colourful her life was as a child.
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Rating : 4.6/5.