{"product_id":"old-woman-book-joanne-schwartz-9781773062112","title":"The Old Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Old Woman\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.\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\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003cbr\u003e \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\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identify 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\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Explain 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":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50309937103121,"sku":"CIN1773062115VG","price":6.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50390656614673,"sku":"CIN1773062115G","price":6.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1773062115.jpg?v=1750897612","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/old-woman-book-joanne-schwartz-9781773062112","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}