Among the 35 Armenian stories gathered in this collection, you can find simple children's stories, "classic" stories about emperors, princesses and dragons, and those that were created on the basis of even older legends or Christian traditions.
A collection of short stories and poems, intended for younger schoolchildren, it was also the winner of the "Grigor Vitez" award for 1969. It has seen numerous editions, partly because its title story was included in the reading list.
At the end of each booklet, there are instructions and tips for parents and teachers on how to best use them, as well as a glossary of the most important new terms from the book. They are intended for children of early preschool age.