The Old Woman Who Named Things
  • The Old Woman Who Named Things
  • The Old Woman Who Named Things
  • The Old Woman Who Named Things
ISBN: 0152021027
EAN13: 9780152021023
Language: English
Release Date: Aug 1, 2000
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2" H x 9.8" L x 8.8" W
Weight: 0.3 lbs.
Format: Paperback
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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 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.

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   This is a beautiful story for children who are ready for more text ...
The lonely woman has outlived her friends and is old. She doesn 't want to outlive anything else she cares about, so she names things that will last longer than she will. This concept is difficult to understand for the smallest children, but some will grasp her loneliness and fear of losing loved ones. It teaches the lesson of trusting in love because we must, that is our humanity. And in the end, it is a gift whether we love those we outlive or not. The old woman learns in this beautiful book from Cynthia Rylant, one of my favorite authors.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   Great, unique book.
I was a little put on my first read as an adult. The idea that the main character has outlived everyone important to her, so she is not going to allow herself to be attached to things that she'll outlive is heavy. I expected the gagillion questions I dreaded about death and being lonely, but they didn 't come. My children focused very little on this aspect of the book and grew quickly to love the book as much as they do.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   The Need to be Needed
Does this have anything to do with why she doesn't want to make any new friends? Yes, she is afraid. You'll have to discover just what she is afraid of. And I think you 'll understand. And that weakness turns her into a different person-or, maybe it turns her back into the person she was once. You feel the aloneness and you'll discover what that weakness is that brings her happiness and even excitement. Picture book creative fiction The realistic teacher activities for language arts.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   hands down favorite
We have loved many of Cynthia Rylant's books, including the Henry and Mudge series and the series of Mr. Putter and Tabby. I, however, think that this is her best book overall. The old woman reminded me so much of my late mother, who did name things and also did not want to get close to anything new in her old age, afraid that she would outlive her. Happily, she and the old woman took a chance in the story. I still tear everything I read this book. I continue to read this long after my children are grown, probably when I am the old woman naming things!
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   Richie's Picks: THE OLD WOMAN WHO NAMED THINGS
Ten years after reading this aloud at circle time, Rylant's beautiful story of the old woman who has to take a chance on love and loss once again has become a beloved old friend to me. Brown's quirky illustrations are particularly memorable near the end of the story, when the dog, with his tongue hanging out, happily sticks his head out of the window of the old woman's car that brings him home. Cynthia Rylant has won a newbery for MISSING MAY and has written HENRY AND MUDGE, the greatest easy-to-read series ever published. The OLD WOMAN, NAMED THINGS, is absolutely right there with the best of her work.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Great story
I used to teach this to my students when I bought it, but recently he read it for a friend in his early 60s. He didn 't want to get another dog bc he didn 't want to outlive it... so naturally, I thought of this book. When he read it, he CRACKED it. He still hasn t received one, but it is a wonderful gift book for friends who have come together in years and might appreciate a great canine companion.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   Brings out the message in a warm and caring manner
When I read this book for the first time, it brought out the concept of old nouns so clearly and vividly by seeing this proper lady naming all her things.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   Good gift
I love this book ''. I think the illustrations are endearing and the story is so fabulous. I think that this is a book that everyone should have the chance to read.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   One of my favorite children's books
It is a comfort to read and I never tire of picking up this book.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   Beware if downloading Kindle version
Beautiful story, but frustrated that it was not compatible with most of my devices. Couldn 't open it on the computer, on my iPhone or on my iPad.
 
Recommended to buy: No
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