The Teeny-Tiny Woman (Penguin Young Readers, L2)
Kindergarten-Grade 2?An abbreviated version of the already short English folktale. While this retelling is as bare as the bone the teeny-tiny woman finds in the graveyard, the text will no doubt appeal to beginning readers. However, existing versions of the popular tale convey a pleasing lilting rhythm that this one lacks. Cartoon illustrations depict the character's actions but do little to enhance the story or expand on its mood. This teeny tiny woman is not as endearing as Barbara Seuling's (Puffin, 1978), as colorful as Tomie dePaola's (Putnam, 1986; o.p.), or as expressive and dramatic as Paul Galdone's (Clarion, 1984).?Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, NYCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.