A review by t_neoma
Babuska Baba Yaga by Patricia Polacco

4.0

I agree with other people's critiques on the wolves-as-evil-people-hunting-villans part. (It kinda seems like a lazy move in order to have a dramatic hero moment.) And my animal-loving kid didn't like it either. She had a little rant about the vilification of wolves (and sharks and a few other predators). But this is a very short moment in the book! I really like this book and my daughter does too. I am a fan of Baba Yaga tales and I enjoy a good retelling. A story of longing, love, and community. The illustrations are so saturated, sinewy, and beautiful.