Brave princes, evil witches and beautiful maidens abound as the tales of Koshka, the wise old story-telling cat, unfold. James Mayhew has drawn inspiration from the traditional stories and art style of old Russia to re-tell five enchanting tales in this re-published edition of a children's classic. Stories include: . The Tale of the Snowmaiden . The Tale of Sadko the Minstrel . The Tale of Iven, the Greywolf and the Firebird . The Tale of Vassilisa the Fair and Baby Yaga . Tsar Saltan and Koshka the Cat AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Illustrator and author James Mayhew's Graffeg publications include The Knight Who Took All Day (adapted as a work for narrator and orchestra by Bernard Hughes) and illustrations for the Mouse and Mole series by Joyce Dunbar, animated for television with the voices of Alan Bennett and Richard Briers. He is also the creator of the Katie art books and Ella Bella Ballerina series.