A kid's book newly published in English has a long backstory in the Soviet Union

NPR | By Deena Prichep

Published June 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM EDT

The classic Italian children's book The Adventures of Cipollino was translated into English for the first time last year. The book has a surprising backstory in the former Soviet Union.

Deena Prichep

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