There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly - (Classic Books with Holes Soft Cover) (Paperback)

About the Book

Magical die-cutting draws the reader from page to page of colorful artwork. Soon the familiar story can be read--or more probably sung--by heart. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Fifty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die-cutting and favourite rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

Review Quotes

This is one of my favourite ever stories. The book uses pages with holes cut out so that you can see what is inside the old ladies stomach - yuck! Fabulous!--Betty "Betty Bookmark"

This much loved traditional story provides a wealth of activities and is very cleverly constructed so that the holes in the book work both backwards and forwards. The story is about a huge old lady who accidentally swallows a fly then swallows a great many animals one by one as a remedy, until she finally ingests one to many. Repetition and build up are strong features of the story. It also contains steady rhythm and rhyme, and children love the inevitability of the denouement.-- "5 to 7 Educator" (2/1/2005 12:00:00 AM)