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Description
Veruschka finds out what happens when you gossip.
Quick Summary
Veruschka Babushka is a bright, mischievous little girl who can't resist sharing a juicy secret, and the story follows the chain reaction that starts when her gossip gets repeated by everyone in the village. The tale's short, easy-to-follow sentences make it perfect for early readers, and the humor comes from the exaggerated way each character adds a new twist to the rumor. Kids who enjoy stories with a clear moral especially those who love a laugh while learning will find this a fun, quick pick, and the colorful, simple illustrations keep the pages turning. There's a gentle, playful scariness when the gossip spins out of control, but nothing too frightening; it's more about the messy results of spreading rumors than any real danger. If your child liked The Little Red Hen's lesson about responsibility or the playful chaos of "The Berenstain Bears and the Truth," they'll likely get a kick out of Veruschka's misadventure.