I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014 · Est. 22 min read-aloud

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

By Alan Mills, PisHier (Illustrator)

Discover a quirky lady's wild animal-eating adventure in this silly sing-along tale.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
36 pages· 2,749 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
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Meet a whimsical old lady with an unusual appetite for animals, from dogs to flies, in this hilarious sing-along adventure. Dive into a world of timeless folk tunes and silly songs that promise laughter and fun. With a mix of alphabet, counting, and rhyming melodies, this book offers a delightful musical journey. Access the accompanying recordings via QR code and join the fun. What will she swallow next, and why? Uncover the mystery in this jaw-droppingly silly tale.

From the publisher

A fresh rendition of a classic children’s tune followed by a buffet of silly sing-along songs. Get to know a quirky old lady who swallows a heap of animals–from a dog, cat, bird and spider to that infamous little fly. The children’s classic, for which singer-songwriter Alan Mills is best known, sets the table for more timeless folk tunes, written over 50 years ago. Tongue-in-cheek and smart at heart, this buffet of singalong alphabet, counting and rhyming songs is jaw-droppingly silly as it is devourable. The accompanying recordings can be accessed with a QR printed in the book.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
2,749
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about farmsBooks about animalsBooks about counting
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 1, 2024
First published
September 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9782898360718

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