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In this charming children's picture book, Patricia Polacco retells the legend of Baba Yaga, the famed Russian folklore figure, who is feared by the villagers. To discover the warmth and wisdom of grandmotherhood, she assumes the guise of a kindly old woman. Through illustrated scenes and gentle storytelling, the book invites young readers to explore themes of family, tradition, and the surprising kindness that can lie beneath a stern exterior.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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