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A clever retelling of the timeless Russian folktale collected by Alexander Afanasyev, The Wise Little Girl follows a poor farmer’s daughter who wins a royal stallion and the emperor’s admiration by answering his riddles with wit, creativity, and humble wisdom. When asked what is the fastest, fattest, softest, and most precious thing in the world, she replies:Fastest: “The cold north wind in winter.”Fattest: “The soil of our fields that feeds all beings.”Softest: “A child’s tender kiss.”Most precious: “Honesty.”