This book was written by Sofya Andreevna Tolstaya (1844-1919), who was not only the wife of the genius writer Leo Tolstoy, but also possessed the gift of words. The collection for children “Skeleton Dolls” contains five stories connected by the idea of kindness, compassion and Christian charity. Love for one's neighbor is the main motive of the book. Sofya Andreevna Tolstaya wrote the book in a simple and accessible form, it reflected thoughts about life, biographical details, relationships with her husband and children. The stories from the book have significant moral potential and have not lost their relevance even after 110 years.