| Rechenka's Eggs Contributor(s): Polacco, Patricia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399215018 ISBN-13: 9780399215018 Publisher: Philomel Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1988 Annotation: Babushka, known for her exquisite hand-painted eggs, finds Rechenka, a wounded goose, and takes her home. When she's ready to try her wings again, Rechenka accidentally breaks all of Babushka's lovingly crafted eggs. But the next morning Babushka awakens to a miraculous surprise. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Easter & Lent - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Ducks, Geese, Etc. |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 87016588 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.62" W x 11.44" (0.84 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Holiday - Easter - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 9790 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 cries: 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. |