Seven Simeons: A Russian Tale
by Boris Artzybasheff
Picture book · ages 4–8 · grades K–3 · 1961
Why we'd hand it over
A utterly charming tale that rewards close looking—Artzybasheff's ornate, folksy illustrations are half the story, and the seven-brothers-each-with-a-trade setup is a natural setup for kids to predict what happens next.