I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

This board book edition of 'I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly' is a delightful, brightly illustrated retelling of the classic cumulative folk song. It follows a whimsical old lady who swallows increasingly larger animals, from a tiny fly to a massive horse, with humorous and repetitive text. Ideal for babies and toddlers, its playful rhythm and rhyme make it a perfect read-aloud for developing language skills and introducing animal names. While the physical board book is best for very young children, the song's humor and engaging structure can entertain preschoolers and early elementary kids as well.

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.