The book includes five popular French fairy tales in the literary adaptation of Charles Perrault, among them “Cinderella”, “Puss in Boots”, “Sleeping Beauty”. They had a great influence on the world fairy tale tradition. They are distinguished by good humor, a fascinating plot, and the elegance of the style only emphasizes the beauty of the French language. The tales are slightly shortened and provided with comments that explain some linguistic difficulties and historical realities. At the end of each fairy tale, exercises are given to check your understanding of the text and consolidate new vocabulary. The book ends with a short French-Russian dictionary. Intended for those who are beginning to learn French.