num_pages: 32
description: Old Babushka, known throughout all of Moskva for her beautifully painted eggs, is preparing her eggs for the Easter Festival when she takes in an injured goose. She names the goose Rechenka, and they live happily together until one day when Rechenka accidentally overturns a basket, breaking all of Babushka's lovingly crafted eggs.But the next morning Babushka has a surprise awaiting her in the basket. She "A miracle!" It is one of many in this charmingly told tale of friendship and caring.With vibrant illustrations, Patricia Polacco has joyously re-created the flavor of Old Moscow and its festivals. The eggs, stunningly colored and intricately designed, are authentic reproductions of eggs painted in the Ukrainian style. Rechenka's Eggs is a timeless story of classic beauty.
language: English
title: Rechenka's Eggs
titlecomplete: Rechenka's Eggs
genres: Cultural, Folklore, Childrens, Russia, Animals, Picture Books, Fantasy, Art, Fiction, Holiday
ratings_count: 2516
places: Ukraine
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award
category: Younger Reader Category, awardedAt: 662716800000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Primary
publisher: Philomel Books