num_pages: 32
description: Baba Yaga's black geese have taken Elena's baby brother! Now it's up to Elena to save him from the terrible witch who eats little children. But how can she?As she runs through the forest, looking for Baba Yaga's horrible hut, she helps three small animals in need. Each gives her a gift that seems small and insignificant -- yet gives magical assistance to Elena as she rescues her brother.This charming retelling of a Baba Yaga story from Russian folklore, perfect for reading aloud, is sure to enchant children. The scary witch, the resourceful little girl, and the magical animals -- traditional elements of fairy tales from around the world -- come together here with bright, dynamic illustrations to create a new classic.
language: English
title: The Black Geese: A Baba Yaga Story From Russia
titlecomplete: The Black Geese: A Baba Yaga Story From Russia
characters: Baba Yaga
genres: Fairy Tales, Childrens, Picture Books
ratings_count: 46
publisher: Dk Ink