About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has a dream so big it seems impossible, and you want to celebrate their ambition with a dose of joyful silliness. A creative spin on the classic 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly', this story follows a determined lady who doesn't swallow things, she builds with them. Using a shoe, a pie, a cow, and more, she constructs a rocket to reach her goal: a star. It’s a wonderful story for ages 4-7 that champions perseverance and out-of-the-box thinking. This book is a perfect way to show that no goal is too lofty and no solution is too creative, all while sharing a great big laugh.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. The resolution is purely hopeful and magical.
Ideal Reader
A 4 to 6-year-old who delights in rhythm, repetition, and nonsensical humor. It is perfect for a child who loves cumulative stories like 'The Napping House' and is beginning to express huge, imaginative dreams, such as wanting to fly to Mars or build a castle in the clouds.
Parent Prep
No preparation is necessary. This book can be read cold. Parents can lean into the repetitive structure and encourage the child to chant along as they learn the pattern. A parent hears their child say, 'I want to catch a star!' or 'I'm going to build a spaceship in the backyard!' and is looking for a book that encourages that wild imagination and can-do spirit without being instructional or realistic.
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