
By Jennifer Ward, Steve Gray (Illustrator)
A Martian swallows celestial objects, but what happens when he reaches the sun?
An old Martian embarks on a cosmic feast, devouring the moon, comets, and more. As his belly expands, he zooms through space in his spaceship. But when he approaches the sun, what cosmic consequences await? This whimsical twist on a classic rhyme invites readers to explore the galaxy with zany illustrations and a playful narrative. Will the Martian's appetite lead to an astronomical adventure or a fiery finale?
From the creators of the bestselling There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog comes a silly, “out of this world” rendition of the popular “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” song.Join the old Martian as he swallows the moon, a comet, a rover, and more! Then he blasts off in his spaceship–beep, beep, ZOOM! Zany illustrations show the alien’s belly growing and growing as he eats his way through the galaxy. But what happens when the Martian gets to the sun? Jennifer Ward’s silly text and Steve Gray’s lively artwork take readers “out of this world” in this fun adaptation of the popular song.
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