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PreS-Gr 2—Brosgol incorporates folktale elements in her amusing story of an old woman in search of a quiet place to knit. Fleeing her too small house overrun with too many energetic grandchildren, she packs her needles and yarn and heads for the mountains. Unfortunately, she can't find an undisturbed spot. Hungry bears, curious mountain goats, and little green moon-men provoke her to shout: "Leave me alone!" Climbing through a wormhole, she discovers a dark and quiet place to complete 30 litt...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Graphic novelist Brosgol (Anya's Ghost, rev. 7/11) makes an impressive picture-book debut with this inventive story about an old woman's quest to knit in peace. The tale begins with traditional narrative trappings: "Once there was an old woman. She lived in a small village in a small house...with a very big family." Overrun by her thirty rambunctious grandchildren and determined to finish her important knitting project before winter, the dour woman packs her things and takes off, shouting, "Leave Me...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Graphic novelist Brosgol makes an impressive picture-book debut with this inventive story about an old woman's quest to knit in peace. Repetition g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More