Sale price
$899
Too Many Pumpkins
Ages 4–8 · 1993
Sale price
$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Written by Linda Williams · Illustrated by Megan Lloyd
An unafraid old lady faces a spooky surprise in the woods.
32 pages· 766 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
$19.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
A fearless old lady strolls through the woods, only to encounter clomping shoes, shaking pants, and a clapping shirt. As these lively garments pursue her, she must devise a clever plan to handle the unexpected scare. Will her courage and wit be enough to turn the tables on this Halloween night? Discover the enchanting tale of bravery and creativity, brought to life with vibrant folk art illustrations, perfect for young audiences seeking a delightful thrill.
From the publisher
‘A clever reworking of a classic story. The little old lady’s fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations. A great purchase.’ —SLJ. Children’s Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Children’s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children’s Books of 1986 (Library of Congress) 1988 Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania Reading Association)
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 766
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD710L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
The illustrator
More from Megan Lloyd
Sale price
$1099
Cactus Hotel
Ages 5–8 · 1991
Sale price
$1695
Too Many Turkeys
Ages 5–8 · 2010
Sale price
$1699
This Is the Feast
Ages 4–8 · 2008
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$1899
Thunder Cake
Ages 5–8 · 1990
Sale price
$1999
Wemberly Worried
Ages 4–8 · 2000
Sale price
$799
The Teeny Tiny Ghost
Ages 4–8 · 1997
Sale price
$1899
Beatrice Likes the Dark
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Sale price
$1699
Captain Starfish
Ages 4–8 · 2014
Sale price
$1999
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do
Ages 3–7 · 2017
Sale price
$1699
Be Brave, Little Penguin
Ages 3–5 · 2011
Sale price
$1699
The Worrysaurus
Ages 4–6 · 2020
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6495
Publication
- Published
- September 25, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1986
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.