The book presents tales of animals by the modern writer Tamara Kryukova. These are fascinating stories from the lives of animals and birds in the world of wildlife. The text of the tale is adapted (A2), accompanied by commentary, tasks for reading comprehension and speech development. The book contains the most interesting facts from the life of Tamara Kryukova. The publication is addressed to children of compatriots living abroad, bilingual children, and also students of national schools.