Edition Description. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. Narrated by John Lithgow. Something went wrong. The themes in it were quite dark (a young "girl" pig being kidnapped and hearing knives being sharpened to slaughter her, being held at gun point). Despite others disbelief, she sticks to her story and is rescued by both the bone and her own ingenuity. The Amazing Bone It was a brilliant day, and instead of going straight home from school, Pearl dawdled. It was nominated for the Caldecott Medal in 1977; however, Leo & Diane Dillon's Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions won, so The Amazing Bone only received the Caldecott Honor Award. The amazing bone. 8 Resources2 Awards. This book is 100% not appropriate for children. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. One of the joys of Steig's books, especially for the adult who has to read them aloud at least 50 times, is that he engages with children at a much higher level than most authors, with wonderful wit, unpredictable story lines and language that enchants. has been added to your Cart. The Amazing Bone is a story about a talking bone that helps a little pig names Pearl out of predicaments that could harm her. Despite others disbelief, she sticks to her story and is rescued by both the bone and her own ingenuity. It was nominated for the Caldecott Medal in 1977; however, Leo & Diane Dillon's Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions won, so The Amazing Bone only received the Caldecott Honor Award. My daughter loves it as do I. I love this book. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Directed by Michael Sporn. On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers. Ask students to suggest alternative solutions for Pearl's dilemmas. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). 13 Resources4 Awards. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Edition Notes Genre Fiction., … If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Language: English. Start studying 3B01 The Amazing Bone. . An American Plague. Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between the... Zombies Attack! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The print version of a knee-slapping cumulative ditty. Can Pearl, a pig, and her new friend, a small talking bone, outwit a band of robbers and a hungry fox?The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. The Amazing Bone is a 32-page picture book by William Steig from 1976. Super quick shipping. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2015. In the song, Smith meets a donkey on the road. by Jim Murphy. A wonderful tale of courage and empowerment for children. We read it through once and all 5 kids quietly walked away after it and haven't asked for it since. Then ask them to discuss their own experiences with solving difficult problems. Scholastic's classic animated short, The Amazing Bone, narrated in Mandarin. Anno's Counting Book. With John Lithgow. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. by William Steig. Please try your request again later. My kids and I are big Steig fans so I bought this title without hesitation-big mistake. NARRATED by MERYL STREEP. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. ... one is a little too dark- but we really liked Doctor Desoto, Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017. You May Also Like The bone explains that it once belonged to a witch but it was unhappy and didn’t want to belong to her any longer. 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Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Did You Know? The Amazing Bone by Weston Woods. The amazing bone is a resourceful character who succeeds in rescuing Pearl from two terrible predicaments. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. : Amazing Answers to the Questions You Ask, Empathy Is Your Superpower: A Book About Understanding the Feelings of Others. 13 Resources7 Awards. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Very violent, pointing guns at someone’s head, threats to stab/kill. Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart. This was my son's favorite book as a child. by Vera B. Williams. The Amazing Bone (Picture Book) : Steig, William : On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers. Lithgow also gave his voice for another film adaptation of a William Steig book, Shrek. The story is about how Pearl the pig is walking home from school, and finds a magic talking bone on the ground, which has the ability to imitate any sound and speak in any language (It samples Spanish, Polish and German for her). bone speaks to her from its place by a rock near the tree. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year. No it doesn’t have a”lesson” but what’s wrong with a good crazy adventure? Pearl takes it with her, and on the way home they have several misadventures, including an encounter with a hungry fox who wants to eat Pearl for dinner.[2]. Several VERY scary pages with guns and knives (“pistols and daggers”). Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019. Pearl and the bone become friends, and Pearl decides to take the bone home to meet her parents. If you and or your child likes witty, this book is for you! Please try again. The Amazing Bone. Format: Paperback. Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. A wonderful tale of courage and empowerment for children. A young pig finds a magic bone that has special powers. As with all of Steig’s storylines, this is for the imaginative and courageous. This edition was published in 1993 by Farrar, Straus, Giroux in New York. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Despite others disbelief, she sticks to her story and is rescued by both the bone and her own ingenuity. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Few molecules are more abundant in healthy human cells or play a more important role in supporting bone and total body health than ascorbate (vitamin C).. This is a very well written children's book. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Pearl befriends a talking bone she finds in the woods. When the Nobel laureate Albert Szent-Gy ö rg yi identified the long-sought-after molecule that prevented death from scurvy, he named it “ascorbic acid, ” meaning without scurvy. See the Cartoon Characters, Crew List and Cartoon Episode Guides. Edition Details. Pearl and the bone become friends, and Pearl decides to take the bone home to meet her parents. A very far cry from Dr. DeSoto. Have a copy that I used to read to my children when they were little. Addeddate 2020-08-30 05:27:09 Closed captioning no Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book was featured in an episode of the PBS television show Storytime in which it was read to a live audience. This is such a great book. A … Please try again. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The Amazing Bone is a 1976 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1977 Caldecott Honor Book, and a 1977 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 18 Resources8 Awards. Your children will sit quietly enthralled by this classic story, perfect for the classroom and for bedtime. Won't her parents be surprised when she introduces her talking bone!
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