She won The Whitbread Award for Childrens Literature in 1972, and was awarded an OBE in 1993. She wrote over sixty works in her lifetime, including much-loved childrens books The Dolls House and The Diddakoi. About the Author Rumer Godden (1908 - 1998) was one of the UKs most notable writers. Can her wishes truly bring her happiness? This traditional tale is adapted with charm and humor by Rumer Godden, one of the twentieth-centurys 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. At first the old womans 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. 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. An 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. About the Book Featuring beautiful landscapes and lively characters, this traditional tale is given a Scottish twist.
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