Heckedy Peg
In this story, seven sweet children are transformed by an evil witch into specific types of food. “The inherent drama of the story, combined with the haunting images the art provides, gives the picture book a timeless quality.”--Booklist
In this story, seven sweet children are transformed by an evil witch into specific types of food. “The inherent drama of the story, combined with the haunting images the art provides, gives the picture book a timeless quality.”--Booklist
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780152336790 (0152336796)
ASIN: 0152336796
Publish date: 1992-09-15
Publisher: Sandpiper
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Magic,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Paranormal,
Witches,
Fairy Tales,
Family,
Picture Books,
Holiday,
Halloween,
Fiction
Genre: Horror / Family / Food / Magic Year Published: 1987 Year Read: 2009 “Heckedy Peg” is another early book of Audrey Wood and Don Wood and is the winner of the Irma Simonton Black Award. With Audrey Wood’s masterful storytelling and Don Wood’s exotic illustrations, “Heckedy Peg” is sure...
We really enjoyed this story. Loved the writing. Loved the beautiful artwork. Loved everything about it. Great way to teach 'stranger danger'
While I was doing discards at work today, I stumbled upon this book. I didn't recognized the title at all but the artwork was so familiar to me that the whole creepy story soon came rushing back. I was totally morbidly fascinated with this book as a little girl and had completely forgotten about it ...
I had a review written for this and it just seemed so inadequate that I deleted it and now I don't know what to say! How do you describe something that you think is perfect? It's creepy, funny, touching and very very smart. And the illustrations are OUT OF THIS WORLD! I wish I could say more, but...
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