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"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty!"--Publisher.

Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is, well, in a little trouble of late. She's elderly, sure, but she's always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything....

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...

"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! Read this book and find out!" -- page 4 of cover.

In a twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," a ravenous old lady swallows a bell, some bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and finally some reindeer.

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

"The old lady has a plan. Friends can build a big snowman"-- Back cover.

The old lady is at it again, and this time she's swallowing a spoon... while humming a tune! You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a spoon, a bowl, some flour, a pan, and more! Read this book and find out why!

"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, and she remembers playing outside as a child, never wanting to go in. "-- Provided by publisher.

"Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can [join] Scholastic's beloved Old Lady character in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities. ... [The] collection of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity included with eachstory"-- Provided by publisher.