Nikolenka's Childhood: An Edition for Young Readers
by: Leo Tolstoy (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Hardcover. NY, Pantheon Books, 1st, 1963, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright, lightly worn dust jacket ($3.95 on flap), b&w illustrations by Maurice Sendak. "Childhood" focuses on the character Nikolenka, a young boy who shares many similarities with Tolstoy himself. The novel provides an intimate and nostalgic portrayal of Nikolenka's inner world as he navigates the joys, sorrows, and formative experiences of his early childhood. Set in rural Russia during the 19th century, the novel captures the idyllic and carefree nature of Nikolenka's early life. Clean copy.