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In 'Baboushka,' the protagonist is an elderly woman who, because of circumstances beyond her control, could not accompany the Wise Men to see the infant Jesus. Each Christmas season she embarks on an endearing, relentless quest to locate the Child, embracing hope and devotion along the way. The story combines folklore, the spirit of the nativity, and the charm of a child‑friendly narrative, set against a backdrop of Russian village life.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Arthur Scholey
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