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The old woman is happy living in her old vinegar bottle house by a loch, until one day she saves a charming fish prince who grants her wishes in return.

At first the old woman's wishes are humble -- a hot dinner and a little cottage -- but as she asks for more and more extravagant things she forgets how happy she used to be in her little vinegar bottle house with her cat, Malt. Can her wishes truly bring her happiness?

This traditional tale is adapted with charm and humour by Rumer Godden, one of the twentieth-century's best-loved writers, while the beautiful artwork of best-selling illustrator Mairi Hedderwick, creator of Katie Morag, give the story a Scottish twist!

Featuring beautiful Scottish landscapes and lively characters, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle is a wonderful traditional tale to share with young children.



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'Beautifully illustrated... A fantastic story of the dangers of greed.'
-- Juno

'Charming and pertinent... A perfect bedtime story to share.'
-- South Wales Evening Post

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

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    A Paperback / softback by Rumer Godden, Mairi Hedderwick

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      Publisher: Floris Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/06/2018
      ISBN13: 9781782505105, 978-1782505105
      ISBN10: 1782505105
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The old woman is happy living in her old vinegar bottle house by a loch, until one day she saves a charming fish prince who grants her wishes in return.

      At first the old woman's wishes are humble -- a hot dinner and a little cottage -- but as she asks for more and more extravagant things she forgets how happy she used to be in her little vinegar bottle house with her cat, Malt. Can her wishes truly bring her happiness?

      This traditional tale is adapted with charm and humour by Rumer Godden, one of the twentieth-century's best-loved writers, while the beautiful artwork of best-selling illustrator Mairi Hedderwick, creator of Katie Morag, give the story a Scottish twist!

      Featuring beautiful Scottish landscapes and lively characters, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle is a wonderful traditional tale to share with young children.



      Trade Review

      'Beautifully illustrated... A fantastic story of the dangers of greed.'
      -- Juno

      'Charming and pertinent... A perfect bedtime story to share.'
      -- South Wales Evening Post

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