Book Series · 12 Books

Classic Books with Holes Books

In order from There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly to This Old Man.

The Classic Books with Holes series is a set of 12 board books by Pam Adams, published between 1972 and 2018. Written for ages 0–6, most books run about 15 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1972

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

By Pam Adams

Discover the whimsical tale of an old lady's curious appetite.

14 pages

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Board book

Summary: An old lady swallows a fly, setting off a chain of unexpected events. With each gulp, her predicament grows, and the solution seems more bizarre. Ingenious die-cut holes and vibrant illustrations bring this classic nursery rhyme to life, inviting young readers to explore the unfolding mystery. What will she swallow next, and will it ever end? Perfect for curious minds, this timeless tale offers humor and surprise at every turn.

The complete set

Classic Books with Holes Series

12 books · Published 1972–2018

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$674

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1972

Discover the whimsical tale of an old lady's curious appetite.

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$759

Ten Little Monkeys

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 1996

Sing along to a classic rhyme and boost number skills with interactive pages.

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$799

The Farmer in the Dell

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 1996

Discover playful rhymes and interactive pages in a book that captivates young minds.

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$858

One Elephant Went Out to Play

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2003

How many elephants can a spider's web hold? Discover the answer page by page.

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$1049

Down in the Jungle

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2005

Discover the jungle's secret as animals prepare for a mysterious event.

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$674

Cows in the Kitchen

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

A farmer's search for missing animals leads to a surprising discovery.

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$674

The Ants Go Marching!

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Can you spot Little Ant as he gets distracted while marching in the rain?

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$574

Dry Bones

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2008

Discover the skeleton through song and playful die-cut pages.

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$759

Five Enormous Dinosaurs

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018

Five dinosaurs roar and disappear one by one. Who's next?

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$858

She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018

Guess how she'll arrive next in this lively, rhyming adventure.

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$574

Diez monitos

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Count down with playful monkeys in a lively rhyme.

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$574

This Old Man

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018

Discover counting through a playful rhyme with engaging illustrations.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Classic Books with Holes series?

There are 12 books in the Classic Books with Holes series. It began with There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly in 1972, and the newest book, This Old Man, was published in 2018.