This collection includes poems, stories, and fairy tales recommended for extracurricular reading in the fourth grade, as well as for family reading. They introduce students to the world of great literature, helping to develop reading skills and a passion for it, as well as interests, horizons, and moral qualities. The collection is divided into four sections: "Alone with Nature," "Myths of the Russian People," "Journey into a Fairy Tale," and "Jokes." Authors include classics of Russian literature such as I. Turgenev, I. Bunin, A. Blok, and S. Yesenin, as well as contemporary writers and poets.
