| The Old Woman Who Named Things Contributor(s): Rylant, Cynthia (Author), Brown, Kathryn (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152021027 ISBN-13: 9780152021023 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2000 Annotation: An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque "(The Far Side)" visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 93040537 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 9.14" W x 10.05" (0.34 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 14431 Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 watercolors capture the charm of this heartwarming 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. "Rylant and Brown together create with affection and lovingly humorous touches a glimpse of old age lived with relish." --Booklist |
Contributor Bio(s): Rylant, Cynthia: - Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com. Brown, Kathryn: - Kathryn Brown lives in western Massachusetts. |