{"product_id":"9781773062112","title":"The Old Woman","description":"\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","brand":"Joanne Schwartz (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback With printed dust jacket","offer_id":32537857261630,"sku":"9781773062112","price":18.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/files\/BNCImageAPI_0eb152f9-5f51-4332-a7e0-af5768e13d7e.jpg?v=1733735489","url":"https:\/\/onceuponabookstore.ca\/products\/9781773062112","provider":"Once Upon a Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}