Product Description

Everyone in the village is talking about the new star in the sky, but Baboushka, as always, is busy keeping her house spotless and bright. She offers hospitality to three strangers who are following the star in search of a new baby king. When they have continued on their way Baboushka follows in their footsteps, carrying with her some toys for the baby. But she has left it too late and, so some say, she continues her quest to this day. A charming folk-tale which blends the Bible story of Christmas with the tradition of giving gifts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #361928 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 30 pages

Review
'The talents of Scholey and Cann combine in a poignant version of this timeless story about the old peasant woman... Her fluctuating emotions are skilfully caught in the cadences of the prose and, even more strikingly perhaps, in Cann's pictures, many of them rich in symbolic detail.' Irish Times

About the Author
ARTHUR SCHOLEY is the author of many stories for children, a large number of which have been broadcast by BBC Radio. HELEN CANN trained in illustration and fine art. For Lion, she has illustrated the stunning new Lion Bible for Children, A Child's Book of Celtic Prayers and Who Laid the Cornerstone of the World?

Customer Reviews

the best christmas tale ever
i have been looking for this book for four years now and nobody knew what i was talking about because i didn't know the title of the book as i remeber a teacher telling me the story when i was about 9 but it is the best childhood story i have ever read and one i will never forget. it just sticks in your mind. i have bought three copies of it one for me one for my sister and one just incase. (and i have'nt got money to waste it seriously is the best. you will read it to your children or yourself every chiristmas if not everyday) aaaahh i'm so excited it feels like chrismas all over again