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title: "That Book Woman"
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# That Book Woman

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Review: Compelling, poignant - This a book that tugs at my heartstrings for many reasons, and has brought me close to tears when I've read it to my second grade class. The writing is so powerful, and the dialect used is apt (I disagree that it is too difficult to understand). After I modeled how to infer meaning with a few of the phrases, and explained to my kids that they would need to do this throughout the book, they were fine. Often I would stop and ask for a volunteer to think aloud about what was just said. They got the meaning loud and clear. I also disagree with one reviewer who claimed that Cal's point of view is not the right one to use for the storyline. What a magical transformation to witness: a "tough as snuff" boy who thinks reading is ridiculous, to a boy who falls in love with the power of reading. Moreover, it's very clear that he decides to read solely because "that book woman" must have a reason for trekking up the mountain come rain, wind, or snow. He realizes it MUST be important. I think the most beautiful thing about this book is how it cuts right into the human emotion that takes place in the story. The book woman is intentionally left as a vague character with no face; Small was using her voyage, not her face, to pay homage to the many "pack librarians" that made this ongoing sacrifice. Even though she is rarely a central part of the illustrations, the children noticed her on EVERY page. It was also clear they felt her dedication and passion, not through thoughts revealed, but through her dogged determination. The family's deep gratitude was also beautifully shared. Pap clears his throat and in an instant the reader connects with him: especially as adults, we have experienced a time like this when we feel indebted and grateful, and cannot possibly repay the kindness shown us. This book is beautifully written and illustrated, and is a perfect expression of how marvelous, how worthy, how powerful reading truly is.
Review: Great storyline for kids and adults. - I love this book. There aren't too many kids books I say this. Kids love it. This book has a great message. Wholesome and heartwarming.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #120,751 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #149 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #336 in Children’s Books about Libraries & Reading #1,248 in Children's School Issues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (292) |
| Dimensions  | 10 x 0.5 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 3 |
| ISBN-10  | 1416908129 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1416908128 |
| Item Weight  | 13.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 40 pages |
| Publication date  | October 7, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age  | 4 - 8 years, from customers |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compelling, poignant
*by L***N on February 11, 2011*

This a book that tugs at my heartstrings for many reasons, and has brought me close to tears when I've read it to my second grade class. The writing is so powerful, and the dialect used is apt (I disagree that it is too difficult to understand). After I modeled how to infer meaning with a few of the phrases, and explained to my kids that they would need to do this throughout the book, they were fine. Often I would stop and ask for a volunteer to think aloud about what was just said. They got the meaning loud and clear. I also disagree with one reviewer who claimed that Cal's point of view is not the right one to use for the storyline. What a magical transformation to witness: a "tough as snuff" boy who thinks reading is ridiculous, to a boy who falls in love with the power of reading. Moreover, it's very clear that he decides to read solely because "that book woman" must have a reason for trekking up the mountain come rain, wind, or snow. He realizes it MUST be important. I think the most beautiful thing about this book is how it cuts right into the human emotion that takes place in the story. The book woman is intentionally left as a vague character with no face; Small was using her voyage, not her face, to pay homage to the many "pack librarians" that made this ongoing sacrifice. Even though she is rarely a central part of the illustrations, the children noticed her on EVERY page. It was also clear they felt her dedication and passion, not through thoughts revealed, but through her dogged determination. The family's deep gratitude was also beautifully shared. Pap clears his throat and in an instant the reader connects with him: especially as adults, we have experienced a time like this when we feel indebted and grateful, and cannot possibly repay the kindness shown us. This book is beautifully written and illustrated, and is a perfect expression of how marvelous, how worthy, how powerful reading truly is.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great storyline for kids and adults.
*by R***R on February 6, 2025*

I love this book. There aren't too many kids books I say this. Kids love it. This book has a great message. Wholesome and heartwarming.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by R***N on October 19, 2025*

My grandson loved this book

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