Up the whimsy and back. Down the whimsy (set of 2 books)

The set includes the following books: "Up the Stream and Back (with illustrations by Denis Watkins-Pitchford)" With the arrival of spring, the gnomes living on the bank of the Stream decide to go on a journey to find their friend who went to the upper reaches of the stream in search of its source. Unexplored lands, captivating adventures, and amazing discoveries await them. The gnomes will pass through dangerous whirlpools and the terrifying Raven Forest, fight with the giant Thunderfighter, find themselves on a deserted island, and make many new friends. But will they find their missing friend and will they be able to return home? This epic fairy tale saga was awarded the Carnegie Medal, the oldest and most prestigious award for the best literary work for children, and has become a classic of children's literature. It is published in Russian translation for the first time and contains 8 color and more than 70 black-and-white illustrations, made by the author of the book. "Down the Stream (with illustrations by Denis Watkins-Pitchford)" Bindweed, Thousandleaf, Meum, and Cloudberry, the heroes of the epic fairy tale saga "Up the Stream and Back," embark on a new journey. Waking up from winter hibernation, the gnomes discover that the stream, on the bank of which they lived, has begun to dry up. In search of a new home, the gnomes go down the stream, to distant lands, where new exciting adventures and amazing discoveries await them. The first part of this epic fairy tale saga, "Up the Stream and Back," was awarded the Carnegie Medal, the oldest and most prestigious award for the best literary work for children, and has become a classic of children's literature. The book is published in Russian translation for the first time and contains 16 color and more than 50 black-and-white illustrations, made by the author of the book.