The Old Woman is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives
contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and
illustrator Nahid Kazemi.
An old woman shares her home with a scruffy old dog, her best friend and
constant companion.
One fall day, they go for a walk and the 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 in the sky and imagines what it might
feel like to fly. As the wind comes up and the light begins to fade, she
remembers playing outside as a child, never wanting to go in. Suddenly
she notices a stunning harvest moon against the darkening sky. The next
morning, as she sits outside to watch the sun rise, she looks forward to
spending a new day with her friend.
Gentle illustrations accompany this portrayal of an elderly person who
lives peaceably with her dog, appreciating what each moment brings.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
>Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding
of their central message or lesson.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or
appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to
what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize
aspects of a character or setting)