Nadezhda Zhukova's “The Primer” is a popular textbook designed to teach children how to read. The book was developed by a well-known speech therapist and is based on an effective, proprietary methodology that helps children quickly and easily master reading skills. The manual contains a consistent system of exercises, featuring illustrations by V. Trubitsyn, and is one of the most sought-after primers for preschoolers and junior schoolchildren.