This beautifully illustrated book contains one of the oldest Russian folk tales, "Baba Yaga', about the scary Russian witch who tries to catch children in her spells.The tale is told in rhymes and shows the triumph of good over evil.
There is a glossary in the beginning of the book that explains how to pronuance some of the common Russian words that appear in the tale (like "izbushka", a Baba Yaga's house on chicken legs that revolves 'round and 'round). The glossary gives their meaning as well.
In English language. Large format. Hardcover. 42 pages.
Reading level: 9 - 10 years of age and up. Would be enjoyed by younger children if read to them aloud.
