Tchaikovsky sub-titled this collection, first published in 1878, '24 easy pieces (a la Schumann)'. Like his predecessor, Tchaikovsky had the innate ability of writing for young people without writing down to them, as illustrated here with this set of charming and characteristic miniatures.

• A l'eglise (In church), Op. 39 No. 23 (published as No. 24)
• Chanson allemande (German song), Op. 39 No. 17
• Chanson italienne (Italian song), Op. 39 No. 15
• Chanson napolitaine (Neopolitan song), Op. 39 No. 18
• Chanson populaire (Folksong) (Kamarinskaya), Op. 39 No. 14 (published as No. 13)
• Chanson russe (Russian song), Op. 39 No. 12 (published as No. 11)
• Chant de l'alouette (Song of the lark), Op. 39 No. 22
• Conte de la vieille bonne (The old nurse's tale), Op. 39 No. 19
• Douce rev...