Title: The Tale of the Firebird

Author: Gennady Spirin

Illustrator: Gennady Spirin

Copyright date: 2002

Publisher: Philomel Books

Summary: A king discovers someone is stealing fomr his garden. He sends his sons, and one discovers a firebird is in the garden. This begins a fantastic adventure. In the end, the prince finds magic, riches, and unmeasurable love.

Media for illustration: Watercolor

Perfect student: This book is perfect for readers who enjoy adventure and learning about other cultures. It would also be a great book for students with a strong Russian background.

Common Core State Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. This book works well with this standard because it is a folktale. It could be used by students to study the characteristics of folktales, would be easily understood, and has clear messages that students could recount.