The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring
The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring by Ruth Sanderson
A retelling of a classic fairy tale, if less known nowadays, with a few tweaks. Alexi acquires a magical golden horse who gives him good advice, but the tsar resents the only Alexi can ride her. When Alexi finds a firebird's feather and gives the tsar it, the tsar starts with demanding the firebird itself.
Gloriously illustrated.
A retelling of a classic fairy tale, if less known nowadays, with a few tweaks. Alexi acquires a magical golden horse who gives him good advice, but the tsar resents the only Alexi can ride her. When Alexi finds a firebird's feather and gives the tsar it, the tsar starts with demanding the firebird itself.
Gloriously illustrated.