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The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Russell Punter, Joelle Dreidemy

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Subjects

  • Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back

Average rating

4 out 5

38 reviews

Based on the classic nursery rhyme, this is the story of an old woman's search for a larger home. But just where do you buy a boot big enough for twenty children?

Reviews

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I liked the slide and the paddling pool at the end of the book.

Constable Sandwich Vegas 26.06.2024

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great different version, I love the modern extension to the shoe

Countess Kiki Glitterball 28.08.2023

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A very long one but it was great. Rather fun living in a shoe!

Countess Sunny Rollerskate 13.08.2023

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The old woman was my favourite character because she was thoughtful and nice

Dame Jewel Yo-yo 28.07.2023

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I liked it because there are lots of kids having fun in the boot

Lord Chilli Sofa 28.07.2023

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We liked the friendly giant and the puzzles at the end. Would recommend.

Earl Mars Piano-key 26.07.2023

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The old woman who lived in a shoe I think this book is nice because I liked when the giant gave his two shoes to the old woman. It was soo nice of him. This is fiction book and my favourite character is the old woman because she was nice. I liked this book.

Queen Mistral Stegosaurus 02.09.2022

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I liked the ending best because there was lots of space for everybody

Judge Babs Fascination 26.08.2022

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I think this book is nice because I liked when the giant gave his two shoes to the old woman. It was soo nice of him. This is fiction book and my favourite character is the old woman because she was nice. I liked this book.

Anonymous 20.08.2022

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My favourite characters were the giant and the old lady because they were kind to each other and shared their things. I liked the end of the story.

Chief Gargoyle Mildew 05.08.2022

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I liked it when she had so much room for her kids and she could just knit outside.

Senorita Daffodil Ketchup 01.08.2022

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I liked the old woman best.

Judge Birthday-cake Tyrannosaurus 30.07.2022

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It is a hilarious book

Esquire Octopus Bookmark 29.07.2022

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This is a story book about shoes. I love shoes! My favourite character is the giant. The old lady is very helpful. This story is about being kind.

Quest-seeker Sunny Squirrel 29.12.2021

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It’s was a thumbs up. I liked that there were lots of children who lived in a shoe!

Judge Portobello Teabag 26.07.2021

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Liked the way the giant gave his shoes.

Mademoiselle Iguana Owl 18.07.2021

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I liked this book because at the start there was an old woman who lived in a shoe and she tried to get a new house

Dame Mistral Legend 08.09.2020

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Beautiful, heartwarming book.

General Gator Dangerous 29.08.2020

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It was funny as she found a new shoe to fit her family. I liked all if the activities in the book too.

Professor Petunia Gormenghast 23.08.2020

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I really liked when the lady pulled the crab off the giants toe I would recommend this book to someone else

Professor Rip Owl 20.08.2020