The Firebird: The Classic Russian Fairy Tale (Rabbit Ears We All Have Tales)

This is a Russian legend about an archer named Ivan and his inseparable companion, the Horse of Power. When Ivan brings a golden feather from the Firebird to the Tsar, he is ordered to present the entire bird, or lose his life. Then, he is commanded to retrieve the princess Vassilisa from the end of the earth, so that the Tsar might marry her. Inevitably, the archer himself falls in love with the princess. Ivan and the Horse of Power must ultimately find a way to thwart the Tsar. This classic fairy tale captures the essence of old world Russia. Ages 5 and up. Beautifully illustrated by Robert Van Nutt. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series "We All Have Tales." CD and DVD versions are narrated by Susan Sarandon with original music by Mark Isham. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon's Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com Hardcover, library bound edition is available at www.rabbitears.com.