The Teeny Tiny Woman (1986)
retold by Paul Galdone
This is a folktale ghost story about a teeny tiny woman who finds a teeny tiny bone and takes it back to her teeny tiny house.
Delivery is a huge part of this tale, and while it could be a bit spooky (and a bit odd), the repetition and rhythm of the “teeny tiny” words also make it quite humorous. I love the final, brave and funny, punchline.
I have such fond memories of my dad reading this tale to us as kids, so I picked it up for our daughter when she was born. When she was very little, she wouldn’t sit through it. Now though, she thinks it’s great. A good book for anytime of year, but could definitely be brought out for Halloween or a spooky, preschool-friendly, “ghost” story.
The Teeny Tiny Woman (1986)
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