{"product_id":"the-old-woman-hardcover","title":"The Old Woman - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanne Schwartz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNahid Kazemi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Old Woman \u003c\/i\u003eis a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn old woman shares her home with a scruffy old dog, her best friend and constant companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne fall day, they go for a walk and the woman throws sticks for the dog. She loves hearing the autumn leaves under her feet and the wind in the trees. She looks up at a crow in the sky and imagines what it might feel like to fly. As the wind comes up and the light begins to fade, she remembers playing outside as a child, never wanting to go in. Suddenly she notices a stunning harvest moon against the darkening sky. The next morning, as she sits outside to watch the sun rise, she looks forward to spending a new day with her friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle illustrations accompany this portrayal of an elderly person who lives peaceably with her dog, appreciating what each moment brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4\u003cbr\u003eIdentify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7\u003cbr\u003eExplain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769443090720,"sku":"9781773062112","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/65e51062d0b56d4e94402ea98aa0598d.webp?v=1780348216","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-old-woman-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}