Many writers have passed the path from “adult” to literature for children. The adult writer Mikhail Zoshchenko (1894–1958) also took his special place in children’s literature. In 1937–1945 he wrote for children. Children fell in love with the unique humor and edification combined in his stories. M. Zoshchenko’s stories are read with pleasure even today. Probably, the writer was able to penetrate into the child’s worldview and talk to the little reader in an interesting language. This book contains his stories from three cycles: “Smart Animals,” “Cunning and Smart,” “Lelya and Minka.” Stories by M. Zoshchenko are included in compulsory reading programs in primary schools. For primary school age.