The Teeny-Tiny Woman - Hardcover
The Teeny-Tiny Woman - Hardcover
Description
by Paul Galdone (Author), Paul Galdone (Illustrator)
Give me my bone! When a teeny-tiny woman finds a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny village churchyard, she takes it home to boil for her teeny-tiny supper. She never expects the bone will object. This old English ghost story, a silly and spooky tale retold and illustrated with singular wit by Paul Galdone, is spine-tingling, funny bone-tickling fun. With hidden details to discover in the illustrations and a delightfully repetitive text, young children will enjoy joining in on this perfect read-aloud. Now part of the Folk Tale Classics series, with gold foil stamping on the cover, this one is sure to become a story time favorite at Halloween or any time!
What happens when your supper starts talking back?
- A Spooky (But Not Scary) Tale: Perfect for introducing little ones to ghost stories with a silly, surprising, and gentle fright that ends in a laugh.
- Classic Folk Tale: Paul Galdone's iconic, expressive illustrations bring this timeless English ghost story to life for a new generation.
- Predictable Text: The constant, rhythmic repetition of "teeny-tiny" makes it easy for young children to follow along, "read," and build confidence.
- Perfect Halloween Read-Aloud: A must-have for autumn story times, classroom parties, or any time a funny chill is on the menu.
Author Biography
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest in 1907. He was the winner of a Caldecott Honor and illustrated more than three hundred books in his lifetime, many of which are classic retellings.
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