It has long been known that you need to write for children in the same way as for adults, only better. For the first time, the only children's book by Ioanna Khmelevskaya, “Paphnutius,” is published in Russian. But we are confident that this book will be read by a reader of any age who loves Khmelevskaya’s prose. After all, “Paphnutius” is written in the same, only Khmelev’s characteristic manner: the accuracy and precision of linguistic characteristics are combined with subtle irony and humor. And although the heroes of the book are mainly forest dwellers, each of them is a bright image with individual traits. There is a lot of joy, strength and freshness in the book. She is humane in spirit and very timely.