Synopses & Reviews
I know an old lady who swallowed a fly,
I don't know why she swallowed a fly,
Perhaps she'll die.
So begins this well-loved, classic song. Now published for the first time in board book form with all new illustrations, this book is sure to delight a whole new audience: babies and toddlers.
Synopsis
This rollicking board book retelling of the classic children's song is perfect for reading aloud-and now is reissued with a brighter, bolder cover and larger trim size. This favorite, funny folk song illustrated with bright, irresistible pictures will delight babies and toddlers. The board book format is perfect for little hands to hold and young children will enjoy pointing to all the animals the old lady swallows--beginning with a fly, and continuing to include a spider, bird, cat, dog, goat, and cow--before she finally goes too far and swallows a horse. Now, she's full of course
With its playful rhythm, rhyme, and repetition, this is a perfect read-aloud for little ones and ideal for tucking into a stroller.
About the Author
Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of the critically acclaimed
One of Each and the classic
A House is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award.
Nadine Bernard Westcott is a well-known and award-winning illustrator of more than 100 picture books.