From the author of the Newbery Honor-winning "The Dark-Thirty" comes a deliciously funny, not-too-scary picture book featuring a spunky heroine and the Boo Hag, a crafty spirit that will stop at nothing to get inside the house. The Boo Hag's got a voice that rumbles like thunder and hair that shoots out like lightning. Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss share a funny and not so scary story of a brave little girl who outsmarted the mean old Boo Hag. 268 Ratings. Discussion about ANNUAL EASTER CAPTION CONTEST STARTS NOW! It was such a pleasure to work with the UNLV String Quartet and hear their interpretation of Precious and the Boo Hag by Patricia McKissack. Also known as Harry, he is a loving father to his two children, and ultimately a devoted husband. Download or stream Precious and the Boo Hag by Patricia McKissack. Edition: First edition. Left home alone because of a stomachache, Precious cleverly outwits the Boo Hag by singing her own wonderful little song. When Precious is left home alone with a stomachache, she's got nothing but a warning from Mama -- "Don't let nothing or nobody into this house" -- to keep her company. By Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss. [Page 2] at the GodlikeProductions Conspiracy Forum. precious and the boo hag Patricia C. McKissack, Author, Onawumi Jean Moss, Author, Kyrsten Brooker, Illustrator , illus. $4.49. Soon the boo hag is back, this time as Precious's friend Addie Louise and then finally as a shiny penny. When Precious is left home alone with a stomachache, she's got nothing but a warning from Mama -- "Don't let nothing or nobody into this house"-- to keep her company.You see, "nothing or nobody" could turn out to be something awful: the Boo Hag! Patricia C. McKissack's books have received numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King, Newbery Honor and the Caldecott Medal. Login. A Boo Hag, according to the brother, is a strange and scary creature. A boo hag can slip into a house through the keyhole, but if she sees a broom she has to stop and count every straw on that broom. Email Address: Subscribe . If you're from the South, especially the Lowcountry of South Carolina, then you know that the Boo Hag is not to be played with! When the intimidation technique doesn't work, Precious soon finds a strange woman on her porch asking for a drink. Precious and the Boo Hag by Patricia C. McKissack, Onawumi Jean Moss, and Kyrsten Brooker. Atheneum/Schwartz $16.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-689-85194-0 All categories. You see, "nothing or nobody" could turn out to be something awful: the Boo Hag! A conjure man, sometimes called a conjure doctor or a root worker, is someone experienced in the art of hoodoo, the African-American magical and spiritual tradition. Other Authors: Moss, Onawumi Jean. The Boo Hag's got a voice that rumbles like thunder and hair that shoots out like lightning. "Doom Break Express!" (Prepared by Teri Puryear for SCASL Picture Book Awards, 2007-2008) Booktalk #2. Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm. When Precious is left home alone with a stomachache, she's got nothing but a warning from Mama — "Don't let nothing or nobody into this house" — to keep her company. A quick-witted child confronts a scary character (here somewhat toned down) from Gullah folklore in this largely original tale. Pure water, however, reveals the woman to be nothing more than a disguised Pruella. While she was home alone she was told to not let anyone in no matter what. A Boo Hag is a mythical creature in the folklore of South Carolina's Gullah culture. Read Precious and Boo Hag by Patricia McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss to find out. Award Win Active Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 19:00 . Here’s an oh-so-funny — and not-too-scary — story from Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss that’s paired with spirited, folksy illustrations by Kyrsten Brooker. Shelving menu. Read More. So when Precious is left home alone, she must be extra careful. 5. Parable of the Talents; Out of My Mind; Don't Settle for Safe; What listeners say about Precious and the Boo Hag. Your Wishlists. 1 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 1. According to the legend, Boo Hags are similar to vampires. The story revolves around Precious, a young girl, who is left home, told by her mother to not let "nothing or nobody" into the house. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pin It WhatsApp. 4. It's Pruella the Boo Hag and she wants into Precious's house. Write a review. Login. Award: Notable Children's Books. Add to cart. Precious and the Boo Hag is a children's fairy tale by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss with illustrations by Kyrsten Brooker. She reluctantly agrees to let Precious spend the day at home alone. They have no skin, and thus are red. You see, "nothing or nobody" could turn out to be something awful: the Boo Hag! 4.0. Patricia McKissack (1944-2017) was a children's author who … While he is the family bread-winner, he hands the reins of finance over to his wife, who maintains a totalitarian level of control on family spending. The legend has also been the subject of song, and poetry. Add to wishlist . Our topics include Conspiracy Theory, Secret Societies, UFOs and more! Ratings and Reviews. Full color.
... Home alone with a stomachache while the family works in the fields, a young girl faces up to the horrifying Boo Hag that her brother warned her about. It is a regionalized version of the Hag myth. Have you ever heard of the Boo Hag? Precious, however, sensed that this was a Boo Hag in disguise, and did not let her in. Review: Precious and the Boo Hag. Stanford Libraries' official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Precious and the Boo Hag McKissack, Pat, 1944-, author. 0 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 0. Precious and the Boo Hag. Unlike vampires, they gain sustenance from a person's breath, as opposed to their blood, by riding their victims. Some of the most sinister tales are stories of the Boo Hags. Contributors: Johnson, Sisi Aisha, narrator. The Boo Hag's got a voice that rumbles like thunder and hair that shoots out like lightning. Precious and the Boo Hag by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss #ReadAcrossAmerica. item 7 Precious and the Boo Hag (Anne Schwartz Books) by Patricia C. McKissack, Onawumi 7 - Precious and the Boo Hag (Anne Schwartz Books) by Patricia C. McKissack, Onawumi. The legend has been used as an object lesson in stranger danger. PM. Stories say the Boo Hag will sit on your chest while you’re sleeping and steal the air right out of your mouth. Home alone with a stomachache while the family works in the fields, a young girl faces up to the horrifying Boo Hag that her brother warned her about. When Precious is left home alone with a stomachache, she's got nothing but a warning from Mama -- "Don't let nothing or nobody into this house" -- to keep her company. Precious and the Boo Hag McKissack, Pat, 1944-2017. See all 27 - All listings for this product. Precious heeds the warning throughout this deliciously suspenseful book, Precious and the Boo Hag. Want to Read. Defunct Winner UID: 1 754. Brooker, Kyrsten, illustrator. Shin-chan's father from Akita in Northern Japan, and is the sole source of income. Unlike vampires, however, it’s your breath they are after. Add to wishlist . Children's Interest-Fairy Tales & Folklore. When Precious is left home alone with a stomachache, she's got nothing but a warning from Mama -- "Don't let nothing or nobody into this house"-- to keep her company. Your Wishlists. [Pat McKissack; Onawumi Jean Moss; Sisi Aisha Johnson] -- Home alone with a stomachache while the family works in the fields, a young girl faces up to the horrifying Boo Hag that her brother warned her about. 1 full-month FREE up-grade! More from the same. About the author. Overall. Precious and the Boo Hag. View cart. So when the Boo Hag comes calling, will Precious be clever enough to outwit even the trickiest trickster? And she can disguise herself to look like anything. So when the Boo Hag comes calling, will Precious be clever enough to outwit even the trickiest trickster? Narrator. Publisher: Recorded Books Audio Released: Jan 1, 2005 ISBN: 9781470356422 Format: Audiobook. While boo hags are a product of Gullah culture, the legend has become known on a wider scale. 3. Soon the boo hag is back, this time as Precious's friend Addie Louise and then finally as a shiny penny. Like any good sibling, Precious’s brother is only too happy to clue her in... read more. Sort field for winners: Precious and the Boo Hag. The Boo Hag's got a voice that rumbles like thunder and hair that shoots out like lightning. Boo Hags. Author: McKissack, Pat: Moss, Onawumi Jean: Brooker, Kyrsten (Ilt) Binding: Hardcover: Picture Books: List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $9.75 CAD : Sale Price: $8.28 CAD discount applied: Online Qty: 22 Bargain Book Copy. Winner Rank: SLCT. The Boo Hag's got a voice that rumbles like thunder and hair that shoots out like lightning. By the time she's done the dawn will have come and she has to return to her skin. It's Pruella the Boo Hag and she wants into Precious's house. Much like European vampires, the Boo Hag is a skinless undead creature who sucks the life out of the living. Precious and the Boo Hag. Get 50% off this audiobook at the AudiobooksNow online audio book store and download or stream … Precious had to stay home because of a stomach ache that she had, because of this, she had to stay home alone while her mother and her brother went to go work. And she can disguise herself to look like anything. Precious and the Boo Hag is a fun and spooky story to share any time of year, but especially during the Halloween season. And she can disguise herself to look like anything. Barbershop Books founder, Alvin Irby, reads Precious and the Boo Hag by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss #ReadAcrossAmerica #HelpTheBabiesRead. Sign up to receive email notifications. When the intimidation technique doesn't work, Precious soon finds a strange woman on her porch asking for a drink. 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