Russian

Pushok the bunny refuses to sleep and sneaks out to see the forest at night. A wise owl reminds him that bunnies need rest to play tomorrow. Pushok decides his cozy bed is best and falls asleep.

An old woman bakes a round bun, Kolobok, who rolls away from the house singing his boastful song. He escapes a hare, a wolf and a bear, but a sly fox flatters him into sitting on her nose to sing again — and gobbles him up. A classic Russian folk tale about pride and flattery.

Grandpa plants a turnip that grows enormous. He can’t pull it out alone, so he calls Grandma, then their granddaughter, the dog, the cat — and finally a tiny mouse. Together they pull it out at last. A classic Russian folk tale about teamwork.

Luchik, the smallest lighthouse on the coast, is afraid of the dark. One foggy night he shines with all his might and guides a lost fishing boat safely home. From then on he is no longer afraid.

Ogonyok the dragon wakes up with hiccups that shoot sparks and smoke, frightening the village. A brave girl named Masha climbs up, tries every remedy, and cures him with a big surprise “BOO!” They become best friends.

A proud hare races a slow tortoise and dashes ahead, then naps under a tree. The tortoise keeps going steadily without stopping and crosses the finish line while the hare sleeps. Slow and steady wins the race.

Anya finds a golden pencil that brings her drawings to life. After drawing treats for herself, she sees her classmate Misha crying over a torn backpack and draws him a new one. The pencil shines brighter — the best magic is making others happy.

An ant falls into a stream and a dove saves her by dropping a leaf. Days later, the ant sees a hunter about to net the dove and bites his leg, so the dove escapes. A retelling of the classic Aesop fable.

Kolyuchka the hedgehog loves hugs, but his spines poke everyone. Feeling lonely, he watches others cuddle. His friends knit him a soft wool scarf, wrap him up, and give him the biggest hug ever — no pokes.