Whether its rescuing their loved ones from danger or escaping the cave of a very lazy bear, the heroines and heroes in this set of 4 illustrated chapter books win the day with courage and perseverance. These stories from Zambia, Russia, Ireland and Brazil are fully illustrated to aid comprehension and immerse emerging readers in the story. This boxed set includes: Masha and the Bear (Russia) The Tortoises Gift (Zambia) Cara and the Wizard (Ireland) The Ruler of the Springs (Brazil).