Xudoyberdi Toxtaboyev

Xudoyberdi To‘xtaboyev (1932–2021) was a prominent Uzbek writer, People’s Writer of Uzbekistan, and one of the leading figures in Uzbek children’s literature. He was born in the Fergana region. His works portray the lives, dreams, adventures, and human qualities of children and teenagers with humor and warmth. His most famous works include Riding the Yellow Giant, The Death of the Yellow Giant, The Boy with Five Children, and The Land of Sweet Melons. His works have been translated into many foreign languages.