Groznov, S.R., Sidorova, L.I. (Comp.). Schoolchild Nutrition (Pitanie shkolnika), 1963. In Russian

Грознов, С.Р., Сидорова, Л.И. (сост.). Питание школьника. Книга о том, как правильно кормить школьника, чтобы он вырос здоровым, ловким и сильным. Рисунки художников: А. Брей, Г. Вальк, И. Ганф, А. Ермолаев, Б. Фридкин; стихи В. Лившица.
Москва: Госторгиздат, 1963.
224 с., иллюстрации, фотографии. Энциклопедический формат, твёрдый ледериновый переплёт, ляссе. Состояние: Хорошее (надрыв на 9-й странице, трещина на корешке).
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Groznov, S.R., Sidorova, L.I. (Comp.). Schoolchild Nutrition (Pitanie shkolnika). A book on how to properly feed a schoolchild to grow healthy, agile, and strong. Illustrations by A. Brey, G. Valk, I. Ganf, A. Ermolaev, B. Fridkin; verses by V. Livshits.
Moscow: Gostorgizdat, 1963.
224 pp., illustrations, photographs. Encyclopedic format, hardcover, ribbon bookmark. Condition: Good (tear on page 9, crack on spine).

This 1963 publication is a quintessential example of mid-century Soviet pedagogical and culinary literature. Developed in collaboration with the Institute of Nutrition of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences, it serves as a comprehensive guide to child dietetics during the Khrushchev era. Beyond its scientific rigor, the book is a visual treasure, featuring work by a "who's who" of Soviet illustrators: Genrikh Valk, a legendary caricaturist for Krokodil; Andrey Brey, a master of animal and children's illustration; and Igor Ganf. Their vibrant drawings, paired with the rhythmic verses of Vladimir Livshits, transform a nutritional manual into an engaging cultural artifact. The recipes, curated by expert chefs Groznov and Sidorova, remain a fascinating look at the idealized Soviet domestic life and the state's commitment to "building a healthy generation." Its large format and high-quality production make it a standout piece for collectors of Soviet gastronomy and graphic art.