Description

Book Synopsis
In this reissue of Tomie dePaola’s classic 1981 picture book, an unlucky old woman cares for her dog despite the hilarious mishaps along the way.

Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To fetch her poor dog a bone

The well-known, rollicking nursery rhyme “Old Mother Hubbard” gets a humorous and luminously illustrated treatment in this engaging read-aloud. Staged like a dramatic Victorian play, Old Mother Hubbard’s quest to feed her dog plays out in beautiful vignettes while other dramas are cleverly hidden in the borders of the page. Young readers will discover something new to love every time they read and will want to revisit the story again and again.

The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and

Product form

£7.59

Includes FREE delivery

Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 8 Jan 2026.

A Paperback / softback by Tomie dePaola

10 in stock


    View other formats and editions of The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and by Tomie dePaola

    Publisher: Simon & Schuster
    Publication Date: 13/07/2021
    ISBN13: 9781534466630, 978-1534466630
    ISBN10: 1534466630
    Also in:
    Books by Tomie dePaola

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    In this reissue of Tomie dePaola’s classic 1981 picture book, an unlucky old woman cares for her dog despite the hilarious mishaps along the way.

    Old Mother Hubbard
    Went to the cupboard
    To fetch her poor dog a bone

    The well-known, rollicking nursery rhyme “Old Mother Hubbard” gets a humorous and luminously illustrated treatment in this engaging read-aloud. Staged like a dramatic Victorian play, Old Mother Hubbard’s quest to feed her dog plays out in beautiful vignettes while other dramas are cleverly hidden in the borders of the page. Young readers will discover something new to love every time they read and will want to revisit the story again and again.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account