Babushka is busy tidying her house when three unexpected guests arrive telling her that they are looking for a baby a new born king When they leave Babushka stays behind cleaning & tidying & preparing a gift for the baby Next morning when she starts to follow the men she finds that the snow has covered their tracks & she doesn't know which way to go But she keeps on searching & as she goes she gives a gift from her basket to every child she passes who is hungry or cold or has no toys This retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale is accompanied by glowing illustrations from an award-winning artist