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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2004
I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello
Written by Barbara S. Garriel · Illustrated by John O'Brien
A shy man swallows musical instruments, leading to unexpected chaos.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
A quiet man with a peculiar passion for music finds himself in the spotlight after swallowing a cello, a harp, and more. As his appetite for instruments grows, so does the chaos. What happens when he swallows a tiny bell? Discover a whimsical tale of musical mayhem and unexpected surprises that will have young readers laughing and learning about the orchestra.
From the publisher
Being a very shy person, a quiet man suddenly gets all the attention when he swallows a cello and other musical instruments whole as part of a strange diet associated with his passionate love of music.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
2.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Astra Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781590780435
- LCCN
- 2003108160
- OCLC
- 54442589
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