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.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 19,671 ratings

32 pages· 766 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD710L

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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)

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