The universal anthology is compiled in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Standard of the New Generation and can be used with all major textbooks on literary reading recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. The book includes works of oral folk art, fairy tales by Russian and foreign writers, poems and prose of Russian classics. In addition, the anthology contains brief biographical information and interesting facts from the life of favorite children's writers. The anthology forms and consolidates skills in working with text, helps improve reading techniques, and the literary and creative development of students. The publication is intended for preparation for reading lessons.