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Baboushka and the Three Kings Hardcover – Picture Book, September 15, 1960

by Ruth Robbins (Author), Nicolas Sidjakov (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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Winner of the 1961 Caldecott Medal 

The Russian folktale about an old woman's endless search for the Christ child.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    580L
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.38 x 6.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    September 15, 1960
  9. ISBN-10
    039527673X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0395276730
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"The strikingly effective pictures are distinctive in design and rich in color." Booklist, ALA —

About the Author

Ruth Robbins is the author of Baboushka and the Three Kings and the illustrator of Wild Animals of the Far West and Stories California Indians Told. She lives with her husband, Herman Schein, and son, Steven, in Berkeley, California.

Nicolas Sidjakov began his art career in Switzerland and Paris. In 1955 he came to San Francisco where his reputation for outstanding design has grown steadily. Today he is recognized as one of America's leading young graphic artists. The Friendly Beasts, illustrated by Mr. Sidjakov, was selected as one of the ten best illustrated children's books, N. Y. Times 1957, and is included in the AIGA Children's Books 1955-1957. Mr. Sidjakov's award-winning work has been shown in the Art Directors Exhibitions of New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and San Francisco. The artist lives with his wife and son in Sausalito, California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (September 15, 1960)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039527673X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395276730
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.38 x 6.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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This book came so quickly, and a day earlier than I anticipated! However, the cover is completely torn. I’m so disappointed. I’m returning it, but would love to have it replaced. It appears new and clean. And as pictured.
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nick newton
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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Came in great condition
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AHA
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a favorite story of mine
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This is a favorite story of mine. My first copy was damaged and I was delighted to find this beautiful rendition.
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Karen G. Cassels
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This was a great addition to my Christmas Around the World Unit. Thanks,/
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Gypsi
4.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Russian Chirstmas Tale
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2011
Robbins retells a Russian folk tale in Baboushka and the Three Kings, in which the three Wise Men from the Christmas story stop at Baboushka's house and invite her to come with them. She says she is too busy, but after they leave is filled with a yearning to see the child of which they spoke. The next morning, she leaves to find them, asking everyone "Have you seen the Child"; not having found him, she still searches every Christmas season, leaving gifts for children on her way. Robbins tells the story in a very straight-forward way, using no rhyme or repetition, and the story has no particular rhythm to it. It is intentionally Christian in theme, as well as didactic. Regardless, it is a lovely story and well told.

Sidjakov is obviously influenced by Russian traditional art. Babouska is drawn to look like a Matryoshka doll, with the traditional red cheek circles, head scarf, and 19th century Russian clothing. The illustrations are simplistic and stylized and perspective is generally skewed. Once the medium is known, the use of felt tip pen is obvious in his heavy black lines. Blue, yellow and red are used to fill in some parts of the illustration, but he used the negative space to color others. This is especially effective in the snowy village scenes. The end result is rustic and charming, and yet reminiscent of a majestic Byzantine icon. All in all, the illustrations give the book a most distinct Eastern European feel, and accentuate Robbins' story.
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Momof4Kids
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
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Very cute Christmas story.
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Lisa Tjelta
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
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A very cute book!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Loved the illustrations and everyone at my book club (around ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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Loved the illustrations and everyone at my book club (around my age) recognized it from when we were children. The story isn't exactly telling the birth of Christ but it does give an example of how we are to be generous.
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wonderful!
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Terence M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Of it's time, a delightful version and publication of a well known story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2018
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An older delightful version of a well known story. I preferred the style illustrations over more modern versions. Informed my own storytelling. Arrived quickly and in relatively good condition given its age.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Uneven printing, overpriced
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Very expensive for size, I returned... printing wasn’t even on pages
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4.0 out of 5 stars Read story and then used poem as a basis for ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2016
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Read story and then used poem as a basis for a Christmas performance with special needs children. Some mimed, some read. Think it went OK!
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