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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

(2005, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Laura Williams, Illustrated by Thomas Lindley)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 2; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great Halloween treat won't spook small ones.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The old lady does get afraid, but is able to face it.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Parents need to know that this is safe spooky fun, even for the smallest kids. While the story takes place on a dark night -- and the old lady does become afraid -- nothing really happens to her, and she is able to face her fears.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about fears, and how to deal with them. Young children should be encouraged to join with the parents reading this book; they could even make up movements to go along with the clomping shoes and clapping gloves the old lady encounters on her path.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Great illustrations

    A Halloween Masterpiece

    It's a great, simple book, with fantastic illustrations (especially the jack-o-lantern) that every kid should read. Used to be my favorite book of all time.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I loved this book when I was little!

    This great kids book, appropriate for anyone, is a great story to tell around Halloween. It's about a lady who wasn't afraid of anything, basically!! A great story for helping overcome fears!!!

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