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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Babushka Baba Yaga
A lonely witch seeks love and acceptance in a world that fears her.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,024 ratings
32 pages· 1,200 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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
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