Crackleberry The Distraction of the Hollow Home: A Tale of Avoidance, and Balance

Bys: Leshy, Cyber and Yaga, Baba

CrackleBerry: The Distraction of the Hollow Home
In the quiet warmth of Baba Yaga's Cabin, the Domovoi-spirits of hearth and heart-thrive on care, laughter, and attention. But when a new friend, CrackleBerry, sweeps Gretka and Ivashko into days of endless play, the Domovoi begin to fade.

At first, the distraction feels harmless-a meadow full of buttercups, crowns braided from grass, games that stretch until sunset. But neglect has a cost. The once-content Domovoi grow restless, impatient, even unruly... and Baba Yaga warns that if they are left too long, another spirit will come. One far more dangerous.

Told in the warm, timeless voice of folklore, CrackleBerry: The Distraction of the Hollow Home is a tender story about joy, avoidance, and the courage it takes to care for the feelings we'd rather escape. It's a lesson for every age: Play is sweetest when it isn't running from something.

Perfect for readers who love:

Slavic folklore and hearth spirits

Gentle, meaningful children's stories with a touch of magic

Tales that open the door to conversations about emotions, self-care, and balance

For fans of The Proper Care and Feeding of the Domovoi and Gretka and Ivashko and the Hollow Home, this story shines a lantern on the part of the heart that longs for joy-without losing the roots that keep it strong.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FM8LF8RZ
• ISBN13: 9798297817111
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"