It is a lonely, cold day for an old woman who lives in a shed — and no matter what she tries, she simply cannot keep warm.
She pulls on extra clothes, thinks sunny thoughts, and even puts on her favourite music to dance herself warm. But when her enthusiastic jig ends in an unexpected tumble, things go from chilly to chaotic very quickly.
What will she try next to warm herself up?
Told in playful rhyme and full of humour and surprise, There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shed is a lively picture book that invites children to laugh, move, and join in the fun. This spirited story may even have readers jumping up to dance — but they should watch out for the furniture!
Perfect for reading aloud, this charming tale celebrates resilience, imagination, and the joy of unexpected kindness.
Lilla Nicholas-Holt is a New Zealand author who writes children's stories that celebrate curiosity, kindness, and a sense of adventure. She is the creator of the Riwi the Kiwi books and also writes adult fiction under the pen name E. F. Holt.