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idag's review
4.0
I must admit, I requested this book mainly because of the name (babushka [бабушка] means grandmother in Russian), and because of this beautiful cover (hey, don’t blame me). Illustrations inside are as nice as outside and so authentic. I still remember old Russian children books in beginning of 90’s … Illustrations in this book looks very similar just much more colourful.
Story itself is very beautiful, smooth and full of Christmas spirit. I think every child could enjoy it. Saying that, I think this book would make a perfect Christmas Eve bedtime story.
Disclaimer:
I received a review copy from publisher through Netgalley for honest opinion.
Story itself is very beautiful, smooth and full of Christmas spirit. I think every child could enjoy it. Saying that, I think this book would make a perfect Christmas Eve bedtime story.
Disclaimer:
I received a review copy from publisher through Netgalley for honest opinion.
kittykult's review
4.0
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Babushka spends all day cleaning her house. However, when three men arrive and announce their journey is toward a child who has just been born, Babushka decides to set out and deliver him some gifts.
Despite the book containing religious content on the birth of Jesus Christ, I was not taken aback. The mention is very subtle, enough for families who are not religious to simply glance over, and it contains a very positive message about the gift of giving.
Each page is gorgeously illustrated in swirls of soft blue, pink, and purple hues, along with occasional touches of yellow and other colors. The art is truly breathtaking.
Overall, this is a very sweet Christmas story that children and parents alike will find captivating.
Babushka spends all day cleaning her house. However, when three men arrive and announce their journey is toward a child who has just been born, Babushka decides to set out and deliver him some gifts.
Despite the book containing religious content on the birth of Jesus Christ, I was not taken aback. The mention is very subtle, enough for families who are not religious to simply glance over, and it contains a very positive message about the gift of giving.
Each page is gorgeously illustrated in swirls of soft blue, pink, and purple hues, along with occasional touches of yellow and other colors. The art is truly breathtaking.
Overall, this is a very sweet Christmas story that children and parents alike will find captivating.
ego8's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
katieckb's review
4.0
This is a children’s picture book about the folk tale of Babushka and her significance at Christmas time. The drawings were well done.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
3.0
A lovely take on the three wise men story with a Russian lady who engages in giving gifts.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review
5.0
Disclaimer: ARC via Netgalley.
This is a charming traditional Russian Christmas story. Dawn Casey’s retelling of the Babushka story is truly a wonderful piece of storytelling. The Babushka woman is similar to the American Santa Claus. She travels the world giving children a present. In many ways, the story is similar to that of Santa Claus.
Casey’s retelling is poetic without being strictly poetry. It is childlike, but there is wonderful humor there. In 15 pages, Babushka comes across as far more than an old woman obsessed with house work. There is kindness and wisdom there. The addition of a cat is brilliant.
The combination of Casey’s story telling with Hall’s artwork reminds one of the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, but with a cute facto toned down just a little and the light factor turned up. The book gives off a feeling of warmth. Actually, it’s like Rankin/Bass crossed with a Russian lacquer box. Like the writing, there are wonderful details in the illustration – from the three wise men, to the sleigh, to the townsfolk.
It’s a wonderful book.
This is a charming traditional Russian Christmas story. Dawn Casey’s retelling of the Babushka story is truly a wonderful piece of storytelling. The Babushka woman is similar to the American Santa Claus. She travels the world giving children a present. In many ways, the story is similar to that of Santa Claus.
Casey’s retelling is poetic without being strictly poetry. It is childlike, but there is wonderful humor there. In 15 pages, Babushka comes across as far more than an old woman obsessed with house work. There is kindness and wisdom there. The addition of a cat is brilliant.
The combination of Casey’s story telling with Hall’s artwork reminds one of the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, but with a cute facto toned down just a little and the light factor turned up. The book gives off a feeling of warmth. Actually, it’s like Rankin/Bass crossed with a Russian lacquer box. Like the writing, there are wonderful details in the illustration – from the three wise men, to the sleigh, to the townsfolk.
It’s a wonderful book.
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