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One day an old lady swallows a fly and the only way she can get rid of it is to swallow a wriggling, tickling spider… For over a century this subversive rhyme has delighted children and parents alike. Its galloping rhythm is perfect for reading out loud, becoming a memory game as the list of animals – bird, cat, dog, goat – grows. Graboff’s bright and startling illustrations combine beautifully with the traditional verse to bring this classic tale to life.

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'His arresting scenes of the animal guzzling old lady show a wicked sense of humour.' * Red Reading Hub *

There was an Old Lady

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    Publisher: Bodleian Library
    Publication Date: 09/03/2018
    ISBN13: 9781851244942, 978-1851244942
    ISBN10: 1851244948

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    One day an old lady swallows a fly and the only way she can get rid of it is to swallow a wriggling, tickling spider… For over a century this subversive rhyme has delighted children and parents alike. Its galloping rhythm is perfect for reading out loud, becoming a memory game as the list of animals – bird, cat, dog, goat – grows. Graboff’s bright and startling illustrations combine beautifully with the traditional verse to bring this classic tale to life.

    Trade Review
    'His arresting scenes of the animal guzzling old lady show a wicked sense of humour.' * Red Reading Hub *

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