Baboushka - Hardcover
Baboushka is too busy cleaning and polishing her already cleaned and polished house to join the three strangers who stop in the village on their way to seek a new baby king. When she later changes her mind, she searches for them to no avail--and it is said she still searches today. Full-color stylized art captures the flavor of this classic Russian fable.
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Arthur Scholey is the author of many stories for children, a large number of which have aired on BBC Radio. About BABAOUSHKA, he says, "I’ve always loved this tale, mainly because there’s some of Baboushka in all of us. One aspect echoes the ’go for it’ call to which the kings and shepherds in the story so readily respond. Another helps us to share with Baboushka the regret for those times when we don’t go for it."
Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration and has illustrated several children’s books, including A CHILD'S BOOK OF CELTIC PRAYERS. About BABOUSHKA, she says, "I’m very interested in patterns and
decoration from different countries and cultures. The rich folk tradition of Russia means that the clothes, furniture, and even the houses are highly decorative and brightly colored, so painting the pictures for BABOUSHKA was great fun."
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Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration and has illustrated several children’s books, including A CHILD'S BOOK OF CELTIC PRAYERS. About BABOUSHKA, she says, "I’m very interested in patterns and
decoration from different countries and cultures. The rich folk tradition of Russia means that the clothes, furniture, and even the houses are highly decorative and brightly colored, so painting the pictures for BABOUSHKA was great fun."
All the villagers are agog with news of a star and a procession all but the house-proud Baboushka, who's too busy keeping things tidy. She declines the three kings' offer to join them on their journey, a decision she later regrets when she finally sets out alone for Bethlehem and arrives after the newborn king is gone. Sholey's nifty folktale carries a thoughtful message, and Cann embroiders her watercolor illustrations with Russian folk art motifs. Ages 4-8.
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- PublisherGood News Pub
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0891072810
- ISBN 13 9780891072812
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages22
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