There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Written by Jane Cabrera

An old woman and her lively household turn chaos into creativity through recycling adventures.

3.7 Goodreads · 358 ratings

32 pages· 231 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical shoe-house, an old woman and her spirited children face daily chaos. With broken furniture and a stalled car, they creatively reuse and recycle, transforming challenges into colorful solutions. As they patch clothes and find new ways to travel, their eco-friendly adventures inspire young readers to see the magic in everyday items. What inventive solutions will they discover next?

From the publisher

Fall in love with this bright, ecofriendly take on a favorite rhyme for children. “There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, and some days were just a big Hullabaloo!” Readers follow along as a woman and her household of high-spirited children and their pets reuse and recycle everyday items. The crew repair their broken furniture, find alternative modes of transportation when the car breaks down, and remake worn clothing with colorful patches. Jane Cabrera’s charming acrylic artwork is perfect for sharing with young readers and listeners.

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