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...

"Standoffish Eloise Deane, in need of volunteer hours for her college applications, is paired with an agency that offers social support to lonely seniors and meets a dynamic elderly woman and a cheerful fellow volunteer who unexpectedly make her question her loner status."--

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.

"Presents a variation on the classic rhyme "Little Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" about an old lady who swallowed a truck and a series of other strange items before encountering a large surprise."--

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

Old Dame Trot can't seem to keep up with the activities of her cat.

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