Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallows a bell and various other holiday items, which includes gifts, a sleigh, some reindeer, and more.

When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational...

"An old woman shares her house with a scruffy old dog, her best friend. When they go for a walk, the old 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 and imagines what it might feel like to fly; she remembers playing outside as a child, never wanting to go in. "--

In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave.

"A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of items related to Easter, including an egg, a basket, and jellybeans." --

"The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a dragon, a princess, and a knight... to create a classic fairytale!"--

"There was an old lady who swallowed a cactus. I don't know why she swallowed a cactus but it took lots of practice." --

"In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, a woman swallows a worm, some dirt, and a flower in order to throw a picnic."--

'You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a bell, some bows, some gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer!" --