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Babushka Baba Yaga
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Babushka Baba Yaga (1993) (edit title/settings)

by Patricia Polacco (Author) (edit contributors)

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Baba Yaga is a witch famous throughout Russia for eating children, but this Babushka Baba Yaga is a lonely old woman who just wants a grandchild--to love. "A warm, lively tale, neatly mixing new and old and illustrated with Polacco's usual energetic action, bright fold patterns and... read more

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Baba Yaga: An old woman who lives in a forest near a small village. The villagers believe she is a witch.
  • Natasha: A young mother.
  • Victor: Natasha's young son.
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  • “With a loud smack, it kissed the child, then smiled through eyes brimming with tears. The weathered arms held the boy close and rocked him so gently. Although she didn't look the same, Victor knew that warm hum well. "Babushka!" Victor cried, and he hugged her back.”

Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • The forest: Where Baba Yaga lives.
  • The village: Where the Babushkas live, and where Natasha and Victor live.
  • The edge of the woods: Where Baba Yaga takes Victor to tell him "wondrous tales and legends of the great forest."

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She was the last of her kind.

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  1. Patricia Polacco (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Philomel
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Publication Date: 1993
ISBN: 0399225315
Page Count: 32

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