This book is a favorite story among many generations of both children and adults. This is the story of Filipok- a little boy who only wants to go to school and learn. Unfortunately, his mother says he is too young to start school, and leaves him at home with his boring grandmother. Filipok isn"t content to simply sit on the stove, however, and he soon sets off for school on his own. Will he make it the long walk to school- and all alone? Will the neighborhood dogs chase him away? Will the teacher even allow him in class? This beautifully illustrated edition of Tolstoy"s tale will help children and adults remember what it"s like to have an insatiable thirst for knowledge.