"Babushka Baba Yaga" by Patricia Polacco tells the enchanting story of a young girl named Rina who spends time with her grandmother, Babushka, in their Russian village. As winter approaches, Babushka encourages Rina to embrace their cultural traditions. When Rina is faced with fear about the legendary Baba Yaga, a witch known for her way of whisking away children, Babushka reassures her with stories that transform fear into excitement. Ultimately, Rina's journey reveals themes of courage, family, and the importance of understanding one's heritage. The book combines rich illustrations with a heartfelt narrative that celebrates love and tradition. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Paperstar Books .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Putnam Publishing Group, U. S. .

PATRICIA POLACCO is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with over 115 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt , Pink and Say , The Blessing Cup , Chicken Sunday , and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco. com.