Bony legs book

The book is about a witch named Bony Legs. She has a house standing on chicken legs.

Cole, Joanna. Published by Scholastic Paperbacks, Seller Rating:. Contact seller. Used - Softcover Condition: Fair. Within U.

Bony legs book

Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I can still hear the narrator's voice. Kiramke Jun 27, Dispatched by her mother to fetch a needle and thread, Sasha finds her way to the home of Bony-Legs, a terrible child-eating witch whose house in the forest rests on chicken feet. Here her actions in oiling the gate and feeding the dog and cat are repaid, as each aid her when she must escape the witch, intent on cooking her. Fleeing through the now silent gate, Sasha uses the mirror and comb given to her by the cat and dog to create obstacles for the witch - the mirror is transformed into a lake, the comb into a massive barrier - and thereby making it safely home Although author Joanna Cole does not include any author's note to that effect, Bony-Legs is a retelling of the classic Russian folktale of Baba Yaga and the Little Girl , which has many variants. The language is simple - this is as much an early reader as a picture-book - but nevertheless expressive, and Cole manages to spin an engrossing story, despite the limited lexicon necessitated by the early reader format. I was torn in rating this, as I found it quite engaging, but was also genuinely irritated by the fact that Cole didn't include any mention of source material. This robs the child of the knowledge that he or she is reading a story from another culture, and prevents them from seeking other stories about the eponymous figure - the terrifying Baba Yaga. Hopefully adult caregivers will be more knowledgable, and fill in that information.

This robs the child of the knowledge that he or she is reading a story from another culture, and prevents them from seeking other stories about the eponymous figure - the bony legs book Baba Yaga. As a parent I still love this book!

When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch's cat and dog This description may be from another edition of this product. Skip to content. Search Button. Collectible Books. Get Dr. Share to Facebook. Bony-Legs by Joanna Cole.

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Bony legs book

Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Buy on Amazon. Rate this book. Joanna Cole , Dirk Zimmer Illustrator. The old witch Bony-legs captures Sasha and prepares to eat her, until three unlikely characters--a creaking gate, a skinny dog, and a melancholy cat--come to her rescue. Loading interface About the author.

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This robs the child of the knowledge that he or she is reading a story from another culture, and prevents them from seeking other stories about the eponymous figure - the terrifying Baba Yaga. She loved science as a child, and had a teacher she says was a little like Ms. And Bony-Legs - well, you'll have to read the story to find out all the details! I really hate it because Sasha just came to ask Bony Legs if she could borrow a needle and thread and Bony Legs took advantage of her. So seriously and wonderfully strange. Baba Yaga is usually portrayed as a wicked witch who loves to eat bad children, but she is often sought out by heroes for her wisdom. Used - Softcover Condition: acceptable. Spine may show signs of wear. Dirk Zimmer's incredible illustrations make Bony-Legs scary enough for young readers. Within U.

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A girl is going to look for a needle and thread for her mother when she comes across the house in the forest with chicken feet. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. Proceed to Basket. From Canada to U. She greases a creaking gate at the entrance to Bony-Leg's cottage. Spine may show signs of wear. Current Discussions None. Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Recommended Format: Paperback Condition: Good. Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee —