Margery Clark Boeken

Charming and humorous, this classic children's book features eight linked stories about little Andrewshek and his Auntie Katushka. Originally published in 1924, it captivates readers with delightful narratives complemented by colorful woodcuts from Caldecott Award-winning illustrators Maud and Miska Petersham, making it a treasured addition to children's literature.

Auntie Katusha has just come from the Old Country, bringing poppy seeds to make cakes for a mischievous four-year-old boy named Andrewshek. A little neighbour, Erminka, who wears red boots which are too big for her, joins Andrewshek for a series of adventures with talking animals, including a greedy goose who steals the cakes;