I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Contributors

By Mary Ann Hoberman

Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

On Sale
May 30, 1980
Page Count
32 pages
ISBN-13
9780316931274

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.

Formats and Prices

Price

$7.99

Price

$10.49 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Trade Paperback (Revised) $7.99 $10.49 CAD
  2. Board book (New edition) $7.99 $10.99 CAD
  3. Board book $7.99 $10.49 CAD

Mary Ann Hoberman

About the Author

Mary Ann Hoberman is a former Children’s Poet Laureate and a winner of the National Book Award. During her tenure as Children’s Poet Laureate, Ms. Hoberman visited numerous classrooms and libraries, introducing both children and adults to the joys of reading and memorizing poetry. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including All Kinds of Families! and the award-winning You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You series.

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Nadine Bernard Westcott

About the Illustrator

Mary Ann Hoberman is a children’s poet and author. The former Children’s Poet Laureate, she is also a National Book Award recipient. She has published over forty books for children.

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