{"product_id":"nosov-jolly-family-konovalov-1955-children-s-beekeeping-english-soviet-neznayka","title":"Nosov, N. Jolly Family (Vesyolaya semeyka), 1955. In English.","description":"\u003cp\u003eNosov, Nikolay.\u003cbr\u003eJolly Family. \/ Translated from the Russian by Rose Prokofieva. Illustrations and design by V. V. Konovalov. (Series: \"Soviet literature for young people\").\u003cbr\u003eMoscow : Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1955.\u003cbr\u003e255 pp. : ill. ; 23 × 15 cm. Hardcover. In English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1955 edition of Jolly Family is a classic of Soviet children’s fiction, presenting one of Nikolay Nosov’s most beloved novellas to an international audience. Written by the master of child psychology and humor, the story provides a deep dive into the internal logic of youthful curiosity and the spirit of collective endeavor. The narrative follows the arrangement of adventures undertaken by two enterprising schoolboys who decide to build an incubator and take up beekeeping, a plot that serves as a vehicle for exploring themes of responsibility, scientific inquiry, and the inevitable comedic mishaps that accompany childhood ingenuity. Nosov’s ability to capture the authentic voice of middle school-age children made his work a cornerstone of the Soviet literary canon, and this translation by Rose Prokofieva allowed these quintessentially Soviet themes of friendship and industriousness to be shared globally.\u003cbr\u003eThe volume was released by the Foreign Languages Publishing House as part of the \"Soviet literature for young people\" series, which aimed to showcase the high cultural and educational standards of the USSR. The book is distinguished by the lively and cheerful design of V. V. Konovalov, whose illustrations perfectly complement the warm tone of the text, depicting the characters' domestic experiments and their burgeoning fascination with the natural world. Spanning 255 pages in a robust 23 × 15 cm hardcover, the edition reflects the high production quality of mid-century Soviet export literature. For bibliophiles, scholars of children's media, and collectors of translated Soviet classics, this 1955 Moscow imprint is a vital primary source, documenting the universal appeal of Nosov’s humor and the pedagogical ideals of the post-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963113340970,"sku":"EB-306395677797","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_faab3ad9-77da-426a-b5ca-89e8f8d3f386.jpg?v=1768161338","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/nosov-jolly-family-konovalov-1955-children-s-beekeeping-english-soviet-neznayka","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}