Babushka's Mother Goose
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1995 · Est. 24 min read-aloud

Babushka's Mother Goose

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Discover a world where beards grow endlessly and a boot houses too many children.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings
64 pages· 3,105 words· Est. 24 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Enter a whimsical world where Yasha's beard never stops growing and a babushka's boot overflows with children. Patricia Polacco weaves enchanting tales from her Russian heritage, blending Mother Goose, Aesop, and Ukrainian folklore. Each story bursts with vibrant patterns and colors, inviting readers to explore the heart of her grandmother's storytelling. What secrets and lessons lie within these timeless tales?

From the publisher

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Thank You, Mr. Falker and Pink and Say. Meet Yasha, whose beard grows down to the ground and keeps growing, and an old babushka who lives in a boot with too many children. Beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco draws from her Russian heritage to retell folktales and rhymes from Mother Goose, Aesop, and Ukrainian folklore that reflect the heart and homeland of her storyteller grandmother, her Babushka. As in all her work, Polacco’s enchanting patterns and bold colors provide the perfect match for the stories and rhymes. A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year

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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
3,105
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~631L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169868
Publication
Published
May 8, 2000
First published
September 28, 1995
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698118607

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