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The Tzar's Bird
By Tompert, Ann & Rayevsky, Robert
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-02789-401-1
- Publisher
- Atheneum
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 1990
PreS-Gr 3 A lively story that successfully combines two well-loved characters from Russian folklore--the firebird and Baba Yaga--into the story of a tzar overcoming his fear of the unknown. Upon his coronation, Prince Yaroslav gives a magnificent banquet, but fails to invite the bony-legged witch, Baba Yaga. She crashes the gathering and presents Yaroslav with her gift, a magnificent firebird, warning that if any harm comes to it, he will be banished to the Out...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
