Babushka Baba Yaga
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Babushka Baba Yaga

Written by Patricia Polacco

A lonely witch seeks love and acceptance in a world that fears her.

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32 pages· 1,200 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD670L
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Bookroo's summary

In a twist on the classic tale, Babushka Baba Yaga is a witch who longs for a grandchild to love, not to eat. As she navigates a world that fears her, will she find the acceptance she craves? This heartwarming story explores themes of belonging and love, set against the vibrant backdrop of Russian folklore. Discover how an outsider can find a place in a community that misunderstands her true intentions.

From the publisher

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. “Kids will respond to the joyful story of the outsider who gets to join in, and Polacco’s richly patterned paintings of Russian peasant life on the edge of the woods are full of light and color.” — en’s Book

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,200
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5343
Publication
Published
January 25, 1999
First published
September 28, 1993
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698116337
LCCN
92030361
OCLC
40759388

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