Samuel Marshak Books

The absentminded fellow

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From the time he puts his pants on his arms until he tries to buy a train ticket at the flower shop, "that absentminded fellow from Portobello Road" bumbles from one muddle to the next.

The Month-Brothers

By Samuil Marshak

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A retelling of the Slavic folktale in which a young girl outwits her greedy stepmother and stepsister with the help of the Month Brothers who use their magic to enable her to fulfill seemingly impo...

Hail to mail

By Samuil Marshak

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A certified letter follows its intended recipient all over the world as the postal service attempts to catch up to him.

Hail to Mail

By Samuel Marshak

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Silly Little Mouse And Other Poems

By Samuel Marshak

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The pup grew up!

By Samuil Marshak

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A mishap at the train station exchanges a lady traveler's Pekingese puppy for a Great Dane.

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If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

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If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.