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Clarion Books, 2000-01-08

Old Woman Who Named Things

Old Woman Who Named Things

Cynthia Rylant, Author

Kathryn Brown, Illustrator

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9780152021023

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An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque "(The Far Side)" visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations.
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In this tender tale, an elderly woman, having outlived all her friends, chooses to name only inanimate objects—her car, chair, and house—to avoid the pain of loss. When a persistent stray dog enters her life, she grapples with the risk of forming a new bond. This story gently explores themes of love, loss, and the courage to embrace new relationships, reminding readers that it’s never too late to open one’s heart.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Blended Families • Change • Comfort • Compassion • Courage • Dogs • Family • Friendship • Girls & Women • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Love • Pets • Resilience • Self-Acceptance • Social Themes • Strangers • Transformation • Violence

Readability • 4.5

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 32

Subjects • Dogs • Old age • Older women

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Strangers • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Blended Families • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Violence

How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive--like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won't name it, because it might not outlive her. Tender watercolors capture the charm of this heartwarming story of an old woman who doesn't know she's lonely until she meets a plucky puppy who needs a name--and someone to love. "Rylant and Brown together create with affection and lovingly humorous touches a glimpse of old age lived with relish." --Booklist
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