Babushka's doll was special. She had played with it only once, when she was a little girl like her high-spirited granddaughter, Natasha. <BR>Now Babushka is going to the store and it's Natasha's turn to take the little doll down from the high shelf. When the naughty doll comes to life -- and is even more rambunctious than the little girl herself -- Natasha finds out why playing <I>once</I> with Babushka's doll is enough! <BR>Patricia Polacco's beautiful illustrations capture the warmth, humor, and timeless spirit of her magical tale.