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Synopsis
An a whimsical adaptation of a cumulative American folktale, an old woman finds a coin, goes to market to buy a pig, and then must find a way to get the stubborn pig home.
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About the Authors
Eric A. Kimmel, Professor of Education at Portland State University, lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Doris. He has retold, adapted, or written a number of stories from around the world. The Following titles number among his most humorous books: "The Old Woman and Her Pig", "Anansi Goes Fishing", "Nanny Goat and the Seven Little Kids", and "Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock".
Giora Carmi worked as a graphic designer, illustrator and teacher in Israel, winning several awards for his work before moving to the United States in 1985. Since moving to the US, he has won several national awards for his work.
Reviews
Pre-Grade 3-- Kimmel's books are always welcome for their potential storyhour use, and this rendition of a standard English folktale is no exception. The familiar cumulative tale of the old woman and her pig has been done in an excellent version by Galdone (McGraw 1960; o.p.), and is the title story in Anne Rockwell's fine collection (Crowell, 1979). However, Kimmel offers a ``lighter alternative'' (his words) to the originally bloodthirsty text, making it a kinder, gentler story. Thus the dog doesn't bite the pig but ``nips'' him, the stick ``pokes'' the dog, the cat ``chases'' rather than eats rat, etc. It works very well, with no loss of rhythm. Carmi's colorful illustrations are wild, crazy, and full of life; they catch the spirit im: mediately. Almost everything pictured has a face (rocks, trees, clouds, flowers, even the initial caps on each page). Each successive person or thing forms the word ``no'' as an answer to the old woman's requests; children will have fun locating it on each page. Putting aside reservations about the necessity of watering down folktales, the volume is bursting with fun, and will certainly be well loved by children and storytellers alike.
- Judy Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library , LA
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Carmi, Giora (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0823409708I3N10
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The Old Woman and Her Pig
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Condition: Good. Carmi, Giora (illustrator). 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3546041-6
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Carmi, Giora (illustrator). When her newly bought pig won't go over the stile, an old woman tries to enlist the aid of some reluctant helpers so that she can get home that night. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123814657
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Carmi, Giora (illustrator). When her newly bought pig won't go over the stile, an old woman tries to enlist the aid of some reluctant helpers so that she can get home that night. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123742908
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Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Carmi, Giora (illustrator). Hardcover - unpaginated, approx 32 pages. Near Fine condition in a Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by author. Size 8.25"x9.875" (oblong). Previous owner's name blacked out on front pastedown. Dust jacket has light soiling & shelfwear, enclosed in mylar cover. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 001577
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Hardcover. Carmi, Giora (illustrator). INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1992), so stated. Price at upper corner of the inside front flap ($14.95), itself a distinguishing mark of Holiday House First Edition, First Printings. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; a faint wrinkle in the rear free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a hint of wear. Bright and Clean. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of a wrinkle at the head of the backstrip; the price has not been clipped. Near new. However, the DJ has been covered with clear vinyl contact paper, which appears to be a library treatment, rather than a publisher's work - and the DJ has been affixed to the book with tape at the front and rear flaps. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. No signs that this might be an Ex-Library copy, except for the treatments mentioned above. Oblong 8vo. (8.3 x 10 x 0.35 inches). Illustrated in Color by Giora Carmi. Language: English. Weight: 10.9 ounces. Age Range: 5 - 6 years. Grade Level: Preschool and up. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1992), so stated. Price at upper corner of the inside front flap ($14.95), itself a distinguishing mark of Holiday House First Edition, First Printings. Seller Inventory # 50864