Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia

Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia
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Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781538227053
ISBN-13 : 1538227053
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia by : Craig Boutland

Some young readers may be unfamiliar with the child-stealing witch well known to Russian folklore. After reading this captivating book, they'll know all about Baba Yaga and other legendary creatures of Russia, such as the Brosno Dragon. This high-interest volume features colorful images paired with stimulating text. Eye-catching sidebars are included throughout the book and feature even more information about these interesting stories and creatures. This innovative book is sure to be a hit with curious readers of many ages and abilities.

Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia

Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia
Author :
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781538227022
ISBN-13 : 1538227029
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Baba Yaga the Witch and Other Legendary Creatures of Russia by : Craig Boutland

Some young readers may be unfamiliar with the child-stealing witch well known to Russian folklore. After reading this captivating book, they'll know all about Baba Yaga and other legendary creatures of Russia, such as the Brosno Dragon. This high-interest volume features colorful images paired with stimulating text. Eye-catching sidebars are included throughout the book and feature even more information about these interesting stories and creatures. This innovative book is sure to be a hit with curious readers of many ages and abilities.

The Witch's Things

The Witch's Things
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Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781627243896
ISBN-13 : 1627243895
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Witch's Things by : Spencer Brinker

Meet Belinda. She’s a witch who loves to count things in her creepy castle. Unfortunately, it’s not always so easy to find the things she’s looking for. In this enchanting new counting book, kids count along with Belinda as they search for spooky items hidden throughout her castle. The “Where’s Waldo” format is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and spooky art will excite and engage emergent readers.

Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft

Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft
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Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages : 405
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780738768175
ISBN-13 : 0738768170
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft by : Madame Pamita

Move Swiftly On Your Own Two Feet, for Baba Yaga You Must Meet Discover ancient and modern Slavic magical practices through stories told by the legendary Baba Yaga herself. Learn about the magic of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the magic of weather, animals, seasons, stones, food, beeswax, and more. Each chapter includes a piece of the fairy tale of Vasylyna, comments from Baba Yaga, and hands-on tips and techniques from author Madame Pamita. Explore magical activities alongside authentic folktales about the birth of the sun and the land of the blessed ones. Step-by-step instructions show you how to stitch Ukrainian folk embroidery motifs into protective charms, weave wreaths from herbs, make enchanted poppets, and work with the spirits of the forest, the hearth, and the sauna. With a bounty of tips and information, this book teaches you to embrace the beauty of these traditional practices and reclaim your personal magic.

The Witch and the Tsar

The Witch and the Tsar
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 433
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780593546987
ISBN-13 : 0593546989
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis The Witch and the Tsar by : Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

"A delicate weaving of myth and history, The Witch and the Tsar breathes new life into stories you think you know."–Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf In this stunning debut novel, the maligned and immortal witch of legend known as Baba Yaga will risk all to save her country and her people from Tsar Ivan the Terrible—and the dangerous gods who seek to drive the twisted hearts of men. As a half-goddess possessing magic, Yaga is used to living on her own, her prior entanglements with mortals having led to heartbreak. She mostly keeps to her hut in the woods, where those in need of healing seek her out, even as they spread rumors about her supposed cruelty and wicked spells. But when her old friend Anastasia—now the wife of the tsar, and suffering from a mysterious illness—arrives in her forest desperate for her protection, Yaga realizes the fate of all of Russia is tied to Anastasia’s. Yaga must step out of the shadows to protect the land she loves. As she travels to Moscow, Yaga witnesses a sixteenth century Russia on the brink of chaos. Tsar Ivan—soon to become Ivan the Terrible—grows more volatile and tyrannical by the day, and Yaga believes the tsaritsa is being poisoned by an unknown enemy. But what Yaga cannot know is that Ivan is being manipulated by powers far older and more fearsome than anyone can imagine. Olesya Salnikova Gilmore weaves a rich tapestry of mythology and Russian history, reclaiming and reinventing the infamous Baba Yaga, and bringing to life a vibrant and tumultuous Russia, where old gods and new tyrants vie for power. This fierce and compelling novel draws from the timeless lore to create a heroine for the modern day, fighting to save her country and those she loves from oppression while also finding her true purpose as a goddess, a witch, and a woman.

The Blue Bird's Palace

The Blue Bird's Palace
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Publisher : Barefoot Books
Total Pages : 35
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781782854708
ISBN-13 : 1782854703
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis The Blue Bird's Palace by : Orianne Lallemand

Inspired by the Russian storytelling tradition, this contemporary fairy tale about a relatable heroine’s inner transformation from materialism to gratefulness will captivate readers of all ages. The relevant message and stunning full color illustrations will make this a cherished gift during the holidays and throughout the year.

The Sea-Ringed World

The Sea-Ringed World
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 248
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781646140169
ISBN-13 : 1646140168
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sea-Ringed World by : María García Esperón

Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories. Author María García Esperón, illustrator Amanda Mijangos, and translator David Bowles have gifted us a treasure. Their talents have woven this collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it—from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska. The Em Querido list seeks to introduce the finest books in translation from around the world to an American audience. We feel lucky to be bringing you this book on our inaugural list, which we hope will be a true window and mirror

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga
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Publisher : Peter Lang
Total Pages : 374
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0820467693
ISBN-13 : 9780820467696
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Baba Yaga by : Andreas Johns

Baba Yaga is a well-known witch from the folklore tradition of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. A fascinating and colorful character, she resembles witches of other traditions but is in many ways unique. Living in the forest in a hut that stands and moves on chicken legs, she travels in a mortar with a pestle and sweeps away her tracks with a broom. In some tales she tries to harm the protagonist, while in others she is helpful. This book investigates the image and ambiguity of Baba Yaga in detail and considers the meanings she has for East Slavic culture. Providing a broad survey of folktales and other sources, it is the most thorough study of Baba Yaga yet published and will be of interest to students of anthropology, comparative literature, folklore, and Slavic and East European studies.

Baba Yaga: The Flying Witch

Baba Yaga: The Flying Witch
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Publisher : Usborne Books
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0794520782
ISBN-13 : 9780794520786
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Baba Yaga: The Flying Witch by :

In this fantastic Russian folktale, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot. Her hair is greasy. Her hands are warty. Her nose reaches down to her chin. And poor Tasha has been sent into the forest to find her.