Aaron Shepard

"Quackling was proud when the King came to him to borrow money. But years passed, and the King never paid him back! So, he took his sack and started for the castle. But a very small duck will need very good friends when he gets there! Will Quackling get what he wants, or something even better? Find out in this lively, rhythmic retelling of a favorite European folk tale."--Publisher's description.

A talented musician from Novgorod plays so well that the Sea King wants him to marry one of his daughters. A talented musician named Sadko from the city of Novgorod plays his gusli instrument so well that many rich people would request that he play at feasts. Most often he was told to eat his fill at the banquets and was given a few coins as well. Often his friends would ask him how he could live on so little and he would reply, "It's not so bad...