Grandma Chickenlegs
A Picture Books, Childrens book. This is essentially a retelling of a Baba Yaga folk tale I remember from...
Tatia knows she should follow her dying mother's advice and stay away from Grandma Chickenlegs. But when her cruel stepmother orders her to visit the old witch, Tatia must obey. Bravely, she sets out through the woods, with her dear doll, Drooga, as her only companion. Once inside the witch's cottage a rickety shack that stands on chicken legs -- Tatia is guarded by the witch's dog, cat, and a magic elm tree. Grandma Chickenlegs clearly has terrible plans for her. To escape the witch, Tatia must be courageous and clever, and she must rely on the kindness of friends. Moira Kemp's dramatic illustrations, sensitive and funny, make this a classic picture book to be treasured by readers of all ages.
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- Filetype: PDF
- Pages: 32 pages
- ISBN: 9781575054155 / 1575054159
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This is essentially a retelling of a Baba Yaga folk tale I remember from my childhood. The illustrations are fun and very detailed but I miss the Russian flavor of the story. "Grandma Chickenlegs" was drawn as a caricature of a kooky Halloween witch -complete with bat earrings and striped stockings. This might actually have made the... This book was very disappointing. Grandma Chickenlegs is a play off of the fairytale Cinderella. Tatia and her doll Drooga are living with her mean stepmother and stepsisters while her father is away. Her stepmother sends Tatia to Grandma Chickenlegs whose house is anything but ordinary. When Tatia realizes Grandma Chickenlegs is going... 3.5 stars
