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“A splendiferous Halloween story.” —The Horn Book

“A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.

And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.

A classic and fun Halloween read-aloud story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting.

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There is enough action and recurring CLOMP CLOMPs, WIGGLE WIGGLEs and SHAKE SHAKEs in Williams's first story to hold any young reader's attention. A brave old woman begins a walk in the forest where she meets two big shoes. Further down the path, a pair of pants, a shirt, two gloves, a hat and a pumpkin head come into sight, each trying to frighten her. When she's back inside her cottage, a KNOCK KNOCK challenges her to open her door. Again, the shoes, pants, shirt, gloves, hat and pumpkin head try to scare her, but find it impossibly discouraging. These assorted items have a callingto frighten someone or somethingand thanks to the "little old lady" they become the nastiest scare-crow ever. The fearless woman's brave showing, and her determination not to be afraid, should strike a note of familiarity with children. Lloyd's dark forest settings, wriggling clothing and homey interiors are a perfect complement to the text.
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PreSchool-Grade 2 A delightful picture book, perfect for both independent reading pleasure and for telling aloud. The Little Old Lady. . . is a clever reworking of the classic story of a ghostly body that appears bit by bit (see ``What's the Matter'' in Maria Leach's Whistle in the Graveyard Viking, 1974 ). The humor of the little old lady's fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt, pumpkin head, etc., that are chasing her, will enchant young audiences. The catchy refrain never falters, and the rhythmic repeated sounds made by each of the woman's pursuers are sure to appeal to children. Lloyd's brilliantly-colored, detailed folk art-style illustrations are a perfect complement to the text. A great purchase for Halloween or any time of the year, and a must for both school and public libraries. Alice Cronin, Belleville Public Library, N.J.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; First Edition (July 23, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0690045840
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0690045840
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD710L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches

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Customers love this Halloween book for kids, particularly enjoying reading it aloud with grandchildren and using it as a read-aloud for preschoolers. The illustrations are cute, and customers appreciate how the author incorporates sound effects into the story, making it fun to read the repetitive phrases together. Moreover, the book teaches children not to be afraid of things, helping them overcome their fear of the unknown, and customers find it very interactive, with children enjoying joining in with the words. Additionally, the story is easy for children to follow, full of repetition, and features a satisfying surprise ending.

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236 customers mention "Book for kids"236 positive0 negative

Customers love this children's book, particularly for its Halloween theme and suitability for preschoolers, with many enjoying reading it with their grandchildren.

"My 3 year old loved this book from daycare. He basically had it memorized. He is thrilled to have his own copy...." Read more

"...An out loud read is a must. No witches or monsters. Love it. Purchased for a 2+ grandchild by a retired kindergarten teacher." Read more

"...This includes boots, pants, gloves, and pumpkin head. Each item has a fun interactive component, like clapping, wiggling, shaking, and saying boo...." Read more

"...This book is fun to read and have child read to you!" Read more

163 customers mention "Illustrations"163 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in this Halloween book, describing it as adorable and cute, with one customer noting its fun art style.

"...This is a great book for young kids. It has a fun art style, interactive parts, a Halloween theme, and shouldn't be scary for most kids...." Read more

"...The illustrations are my only complaint, however. This is a really good, slightly scary story for young and beginning readers who will probably..." Read more

"Love a sweet solution at the end of a scare." Read more

"...He loves it too! The book was brand new, no tears or rips, and the cover was also in perfect condition. No worries here! Order this for sure!..." Read more

42 customers mention "Readability"40 positive2 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, particularly as a read-aloud, with its rhythmic language and sound effects that children enjoy repeating together.

"This is a great October read for kids 2 and up! An out loud read is a must. No witches or monsters. Love it...." Read more

"...old lady accumulates grows and becomes more ominous and the text conveys that very well, building the tension as the reader roots for the little old..." Read more

"Great read aloud! So fun with repetition and sound making. Kids loved it! K-3" Read more

"That repetitive, rhythmic language, that my four-year-old loved hearing over and over again!" Read more

33 customers mention "Scariness level"29 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the book's scariness level, noting that it shouldn't be scary for most kids and teaches them not to be afraid of things, helping them get over their fear of the unknown.

"...fun art style, interactive parts, a Halloween theme, and shouldn't be scary for most kids...." Read more

"Great fun. Involves the children. Helps teach sequences" Read more

"...This is a really good, slightly scary story for young and beginning readers who will probably prefer having a comforting adult do the reading - it..." Read more

"...The story has actions that always get children to participate...." Read more

28 customers mention "Interactiveness"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very interactive, with children enjoying joining in with reading the repetitive phrases. One customer notes it's great for interactive storytelling with props or speech devices, while another mentions it helps teach sequences.

"...This is a great book for young kids. It has a fun art style, interactive parts, a Halloween theme, and shouldn't be scary for most kids...." Read more

"Great fun. Involves the children. Helps teach sequences" Read more

"...often so it added to the halloween festivities and helped me connect to my grandkids who live many miles away." Read more

"Very interactive. My students love this book. They wanted me to read it over & over again! They loved it!..." Read more

22 customers mention "Learning pace"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the learning pace of the book, noting that it is easy for children to follow along. One customer mentions it provides good question/answer sessions afterward, while another notes it serves as a tremendous motivator for beginning readers.

"...There are so many great lessons you can do with this book like sequencing, patterning, art, and math...." Read more

"My daughter likes this book a lot! It's easy for her to follow along and remember what sound each little "ghost" item makes as it follows the..." Read more

"An excellent book for young children, ESL learners and for older readers who have become addicted to it!..." Read more

"...is brief on each page,the pictures are attractive and the sequencing is easy to follow...." Read more

22 customers mention "Repetition"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's repetition, noting that children enjoy reading it multiple times.

"This book has a great repetition and great for Halloween!..." Read more

"That repetitive, rhythmic language, that my four-year-old loved hearing over and over again!" Read more

"...The repetition and onomatopoeia encourage them to join in reading the story, and it has become their go-to book when visiting." Read more

"...My three year loves it and asks me to read it over and over again. It's a cute and fun book that has become a favorite in our home." Read more

16 customers mention "Surprise ending"13 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the surprise ending of the book, with one mentioning a great problem-solving twist at the conclusion.

"...He is thrilled to have his own copy. The story is cute and had a surprise ending. We like it!" Read more

"...In addition, the story is predictable, thus allowing the storyteller to get the entire group involved as they help verbally tell the story...." Read more

"...I LIKE IT BECAUSE IT ELEMENTS IN IT FOR CHILDREN TO LOVE: SURPRISE, MEMORY WORK AND USE OF THEIR HANDS...........ITS INTERACTIVE!!" Read more

"This book is a super cute call book. The ending was a sweet surprise and kept us on the edge of our seats." Read more

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Very cute book
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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My 3 year old loved this book from daycare. He basically had it memorized. He is thrilled to have his own copy. The story is cute and had a surprise ending. We like it!

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Sewing Grandma
Fantastic illustrations matched with fun text!
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This is a great October read for kids 2 and up! An out loud read is a must. No witches or monsters. Love it. Purchased for a 2+ grandchild by a retired kindergarten teacher.

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A Halloween Favorite
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"The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" is a Halloween favorite in my house. My daughter asks for us to read this book all the time.

The premise is that a little old lady travels into the woods to gather supplies. On her way home, she comes across an assortment of things that try to scare her. This includes boots, pants, gloves, and pumpkin head. Each item has a fun interactive component, like clapping, wiggling, shaking, and saying boo. In the end, the parts come together as a scarecrow and scare the crows away.

This is a great book for young kids. It has a fun art style, interactive parts, a Halloween theme, and shouldn't be scary for most kids. Highly recommended if you are looking for an enjoyable but not too spooky Halloween book.

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Great book to read aloud!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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Not afraid of anything? Just that kids forget how to read and always only play with electric devices! This book is fun to read and have child read to you!

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Loretta Allen
Fun book
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
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Great fun. Involves the children. Helps teach sequences

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Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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Love all the Old Lady books

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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2011
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ISBN 0064431835 - Printed in the U.S.A.. Paperback, 29 pages. By Linda Williams, illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Published by HarperCollins in 1986. Marked for ages 3 to 7.

A brave little old lady, walking home through the woods, is confronted by two shoes. She informs the shoes that they don't scare her and continues on, with the shoes following behind. When she meets up with pants, a shirt, gloves and a hat, and, finally, with a pumpkin head, she repeats herself, but she does walk a bit faster after each meeting. Closing the door at home behind her doesn't end things, as the set of clothes comes knocking. The clothing, particularly the pumpkin head, are very sad that they're unable to frighten the lady, but she has a wonderful idea that gets everyone's approval.

This isn't, exactly, a Halloween book. The carved pumpkin head gives it that appearance, and the fact that it's a scary, tense, story, adds to that impression, but more than Halloween, this is an AUTUMN book. It is perfect for those days when the sun sets early and there's a little hint of coming frost in the air - as long as your young reader isn't easily scared! While the idea of being followed around by clothes is mildly amusing to me, as an adult, it'll be your call for your kid, whether or not he/she is likely to enjoy a little scare. The ending, good for a laugh, takes the sting out of the scary lead-up, if knowing that helps you decide.

The text is very good. The following that the little old lady accumulates grows and becomes more ominous and the text conveys that very well, building the tension as the reader roots for the little old lady to escape the menacing laundry pile behind her. The illustrations, set in boxes on each page, are smaller - sometimes much smaller - than they needed to be, or even should have been. This is a perfect book for full page and two-page spreads overflowing with detail. For that type of imagery, see Halloween Night instead. The illustrations are my only complaint, however. This is a really good, slightly scary story for young and beginning readers who will probably prefer having a comforting adult do the reading - it is four solid stars good, it's just not five wow stars great.

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Charming story and very nicely illustrated
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Love a sweet solution at the end of a scare.

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Pacco arrivato in anticipo e in perfette condizioni. Libro molto carino, ottimo per una storia da raccontare ad Halloween.

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Einfaches Buch für den Englischunterricht
Reviewed in Germany on January 23, 2017
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Eine alte Dame begegnet auf ihrem Rundgang durch den Wald allerhand lebendigen Kleidungsstücken und einem Kürbiskopf. Diese Dinge erschrecken sie doch etwas und sie eilt nach hause. Dort angekommen, klopft es jedoch, da ihr alle gefolgt sind. Als die Dame die Besucher nicht wirklich willkommen heißt, werden diese traurig. Da hat die Dame eine Idee- am Ende sieht man alle Dinge in Form einer Vogelscheuche in ihrem Garten. Ich verwende das Buch im Englischunterricht der Grundschule bei der Einheit Kleidung.

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Livre à une belle fin surprenante
Reviewed in France on November 1, 2022
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Ce livre est très sympa pour se mettre dans l'ambiance d'halloween mais aussi pour vaincre ses peurs grâce au personnage incarné par la veille femme qui n'a peur de rien. Un livre qui se lit facilement et en rythme des sons des bruits (chaussures, T shirt, etc) de manière amusante. Ça plaît beaucoup aux enfants. Et la fin est très surprenante! Belle surprise. Livre en anglais plein d'humour.

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Un recurso perfecto para el aula y la casa
Reviewed in Spain on December 6, 2020
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Una historia sencilla, perfecta para contarla, dramatizarla con l@s niñ@s, practicar la secuencia, el ritmo, ampliar el vocabulario,...

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So Freaking Good!
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
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Get this book. It's awesome. It's so good that I don't even mind reading it six times back-to-back.

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