 An old couple cares for the woods they live in and desperately wants a family. The old man is given a magic branch from a great white oak tree from which he carves five beautiful Matryoshka dolls – Russian nesting dolls. The dolls come to life, paddle in the stream, and play in the trees. The old woman loves the dolls as daughters. One evening, the old man goes deep into the woods to thank the great white oak for its gift. While he is gone, a wolf stalks up to the cottage. The old man returns in time to rescue the dolls and he takes them to the hollow heart of the oak tree where they are replaced by a real and true daughter. The old couple receives the joy they had always longed for. Striking, traditional illustrations enhance this tale of heartache, hope, and love. mjw |
| Title: Five Sisters Author: Stephanie Campisi Illustrator: Madalina Andronic Publisher: Familius LLC Copyright: 2020 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-64170-1570 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 3-8 Genre: Picture book, Folktale Author’s ethnicity: Australian Author’s residence: U.S. Illustrator’s ethnicity: Romanian Illustrator’s residence: Puglia, Italy Subjects: Folktales, Matryoshka dolls, Myths, Wolves |
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