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The Old Woman Who Named Things [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Kathryn Brown (Illustrator) "ONCE there was an old woman who loved to name things ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books,US; 1st Voyager Books Ed edition (7 Sep 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0152021027
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152021023
  • Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 22.4 x 0.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,040,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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" Rylant and Brown together create with affection and lovingly humorous touches a glimpse of old age lived with relish." -Booklist


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How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive--like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won t name it, because it might not outlive her. Tender watercolours capture the charm of this heart-warming story of an old woman who doesn t know she s lonely until she meets a plucky puppy who needs a name--and someone to love.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful look at the risks of loving., 10 Mar 1999
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This review is from: The Old Woman Who Named Things (Hardcover)
Cynthia Rylant succeeds in convincing readers young and old that we take risks when we love, but that the rewards are worth it. The old woman's dog was "Lucky", and so is anyone who reads this book to a child.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 13 Dec 1998
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This book is the one that I never tire of reading to my four year old son. He would have me read it over and over again, all day if I would. The book makes us smile every time we read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and touching for both children and adults, 2 Dec 1998
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This is one of my all-time favorite children's books by a wonderfully-talented author. My children, ages 4 and 6, enjoy reading it again and again as much as I do. It's wonderful to find a book that combines beautiful writing, a great plot, illustrations that enhance the story AND an important moral. This book would be a great choice for a Christmas gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and quirky
I fell in love with this book immediately upon reading it. I love the old woman and her lucky dog. A picture book to be enjoyed again and again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a delightful story!
Our children, ages 4 and 6, absolutely loved this story! They wanted to hear it again and again. The story and the illustrations made for lively discussion. Read more
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