Case in point, when Reid designed his preschool trick or treat bag, he must have had Bony-Legs on his mind. Because what he came home with brought a smile to my face.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Bony-Legs
When I was eight years old, in 1983, a book came out called Bony-Legs, by Joanna Cole. I checked it out from the library and fell in love with the tale of the evil witch that lived in a house on chicken feet. It's a clever tale - one with a few twists involved.
I was excited to find a copy at a used library book sale a couple of years ago. My boys love it as much as I did. Each year when I get out the Halloween books, this is the one they are most excited to see.
Case in point, when Reid designed his preschool trick or treat bag, he must have had Bony-Legs on his mind. Because what he came home with brought a smile to my face.
Readers, do you remember any spooky books from your childhood that made you shiver in delight?
Case in point, when Reid designed his preschool trick or treat bag, he must have had Bony-Legs on his mind. Because what he came home with brought a smile to my face.
I don't remember reading scary books outside of fairy tales. Some of them were really scary.
ReplyDeleteI remember when 'Where the Wild Things Are' came out. Read to me, then my kids, now I need to find that one for my granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't need books as we had several old witches teaching us back in the 60s, I know it is hard to believe but I still remember the hateful old women. I just don't remember any books like that but the wizard of oz used to be scary on TV.
ReplyDeleteSounds an interesting book. I remember Indonesian folk story 'Timun Mas'(Gold cucumber), that told about a princess and a vicious giant. Very interesting story
ReplyDeleteI love finding favorites, at book sales!
ReplyDeleteNeed to find a copy to read, lovely to share
ReplyDeleteThe Old Lady Who at the Fly or something like that. And Micky Mouse's The Haunted House.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a nice day.
sandie
Ha! That's awesome. I like to introduce my kids to the books I loved as a kid too. It's really fun when they enjoy it!
ReplyDeletethat's cute. nope, didn't like spooky even then.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! My mother was so Catholic and I was not allowed to read any scary books. :)
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of bony legs but nice your kids like it as much as you did
ReplyDeleteLibrary book sales are awesome! I think i'll look for a copy of Bony Legs for myself. :). It sounds like something i'd enjoy, though it's not my usual reading fare. :D
ReplyDeleteNo, no I did not like spooky books neither to read.
ReplyDeleteI liked childrens adventure and really happy ending books. Maybe some had sad beginnings like the one book I received for being the best reader in class in Grade two.
Five Little Puppies For sale was the title.
So I passed it onto my oldest Granddaughter as she is in third year of University to be a School teacher for Primary class's.
Have a nice day. Snowing here.
Cool book! The illustrations look marvelous.
ReplyDeleteAwwww...how cute his drawing was!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI remember reading this to my girls even tho we tended to shy away from scary books at bedtime.
ReplyDeleteBack when my sons were young, they loved the monster and ghost and witch type books during Halloween season...There was one called the Blue-Nosed Witch I think and one called The Night the Scarecrow Walked.... Can't remember anymore right now. It's been a FEW years.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
I remember pretty much each and every book I used to read, and there were lots, I wish I'd read as much right now!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I've never read that book before, but you had me at chicken legs ;)
ReplyDeleteCute picture! I love that your boys love books.
ReplyDeleteSome of the fairy tales scared me, like "Bluebeard." And I remember reading a book about a mystery in an old mill, but I don't remember the name of it. The book took place around Halloween, so the setting was ripe for fear! :-)
I don't remember reading this book, but there are many others I remember reading that I don't see on the shelves today. One that comes to mind is Bimblemen's Bakery. I loved that book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific parent/educator you are . . sharing that love of literature - will help your children soar - now - and as adults.
ReplyDeleteYou remind me of so many Great, Important (and Fun) - things.
You Rock!!!!
ps - I love this dragon.
That is so sweet! Do your boys use the website: http://www.storynory.com
ReplyDeleteIt is an audio site for classic fairy tales, folktales, etc...with some new stories as well.
How awesome that you can both share in your like of this book. I've never heard of it before!
ReplyDeleteNo scarey books but I loved "Fire Hunter" by Kierkegaard.
ReplyDeleteCan you believe- moms cannot remember any books- except Peter Rabbit
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tweedles
I always love a memory saved!
ReplyDeleteThe fairy tale that I grew up with, where there was an old hag/witch in a house with chicken feet, was called "Baba Yaga". And it was a Russian tale. I am guessing your Boney Legs story is a variation of that. ?? I always LOVEd fairytales... still do to this day.
ReplyDeletemy son loved adventure/mystery books.:)
ReplyDeletenone ;-( I love Reid's T&T bag.
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeletesounds like an interesting book.
big hugs!
I remember a few of my childhood books; none scary though. Don't you love it when you can influence your kids in a good way? Love this!
ReplyDeleteI did not read any scary book. But I remember that I watched a scary movie which is about ghost. I was so scared that I never watch that kind of movie again.
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I was more of a "Cat in the Hat" kid!
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