Bony-Legs (1983) written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Dirk Zimmer

One of my all-time favorite books from childhood. A scary and slightly humorous retelling of the classic Russian fairy tale of the witch Baba Yaga. Cole’s writing is a joy to read aloud and Zimmer’s creepy illustrations will haunt / enchant readers for a lifetime!(You may recognize his work from “In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories.”)

Works as a picture book and an early reader.