Ba from the Valley of Bouncing Streams

Ba – not an ordinary old woman. She collects tales, plants dreams, befriends monsters, and discovers what adults do not always see. The book helps to liberate children's consciousness, alleviating fears of invisible, imaginary monsters. It displaces phobias, makes readers fearless, and expands the boundaries of thinking. It is known that a child always identifies with the main character, subtly learning from them. And Ba has much to teach. She is resourceful. Once, she managed to save a village from the cold. She is brave. «Monsters are not scary if you know them face to face,» the old woman tells the children who come to listen to her magical tales by the fire. She is wise. To a little one who couldn't shoot with a bow, Ba suggests playing the flute: «Here. This is your weapon. If you practice every day, soon you will hit without missing.» And there are more than thirty such stories in the book.