“A Festival of Disobedience” is an exciting fairy tale novel by Sergey Mikhalkov about what happens when parents suddenly disappear from the city, leaving children alone with freedom. The children, tired of constant prohibitions and moralizing, initially rejoice in their boundless freedom, but soon realize that life without rules and adult care is not as wonderful as it seemed. This instructive story, told with humor and wisdom, shows how important parental care, order, and discipline are in a child’s life. The book teaches readers to value family and understand that true freedom is not the absence of rules, but the ability to live in harmony with others.