One wintry morning, Mama tells Rosy a wondrous story about her own mama, Grandma Beatrice, who could bring spring to cold, cold Minsk by making magic in the kitchen. Together, mother and daughter mix batter and sing a song. Then the batter goes into the pan—pour, swirl, swizzle, FLIP! Soon Papa comes in from the cold and the family shares a special treat.

In this tale, Holly Berry’s stunning illustrations evoke charming folk traditions and the warm magic made in Mama’s kitchen.

Related: Belarus, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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• ISBN: 9780525420279
• Author: Manushkin, Fran
• Illustrator: Berry, Holly
• Published: 2008, Dutton Juvenile
• Themes: baking, Family, Magic, Tradition, Winter
• Descriptors: Belarus, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 32