There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Written by Simms Taback

Discover the chaos inside the old lady who swallowed a fly.

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36 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD320L
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Bookroo's summary

Peek inside the chaos of an old lady's stomach as she swallows a fly, a spider, and more. This inventive take on a classic poem reveals the unexpected and whimsical world within, leaving you to wonder what she'll swallow next and why. Experience the familiar tale with a fresh, eye-popping twist that will captivate and amuse readers of all ages.

From the publisher

An old favorite as you’ve never seen it before!

Everyone knows the song about the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a bird, and even worse, but who’s ever seen what’s going on inside the old lady’s stomach? With this inventive die-cut artwork, Simms Tabak gives us a rollicking, eye-popping version of the well-loved poem.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1997)Caldecott Honor (1998)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
375
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD320L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
173385
Publication
Published
September 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670869398

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