A poetry collection by Alexander Kushner, bearing the evocative title "It’s Great to Have an Elephant!.." ("Khorosho imet' slona!.."), is being published to mark the author’s jubilee.
The volume brings together the best of the poet’s work for children—pieces originally released in the 1970s and 80s as modest, slim booklets, which have since become classics, inspiring both songs and animated films.
The book is illustrated by the artist Yevgeny Podkolzin.
Intended for preschool and primary school-aged children.