Baboushka is busy with her house... she has so much to do. The late night arrival of three travellers at her cottage door interrupts her domestic routine of cleaning and polishing. Although she gives them excellent hospitality, she is relieved that they plan to travel on the following day. The men explain that they are in search of a new born king. Baboushka wonders whether to join them, but does not want to leave the house in a mess. Only later, when she sees the star and hears angels singing does she realise she made the wrong choice. She hurries to take her own gift to the king but cannot find him. Tradition has it that she searches still and wherever she hears the sound of children in a house, she leaves a secret gift. This traditional Christmas tale from Russia warmly touches on the true meaning of Christmas.
- ISBN10 0745962106
- ISBN13 9780745962108
- Publish Date 24 September 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lion Children's Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English