There Was an Old Lady

Holmes, Jeremy

ISBN 10: 0811867935 ISBN 13: 9780811867931

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2009

Synopsis

The old children's song gets a fresh twist with striking illustrations and a special format - when the last page is turned and the old lady dies, her eyes close!

About this title

Review:

BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD, WINNER, OPERA PRIMA
, This book is a testament to Jeremy Holmes genuine devotion to books and the making of books, to the world of libraries and the value of their content. His work carries numerous allusions that the expert eye will pick up on and point out to young readers. The book is a consistent typographical delight that ranges from humorous, surreal 19th century references to the imaginary world of Alice, Holmes willing accomplice, in an exercise that makes learning fun.

NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
\\\"A mysteriously popular subject for picture books, \\\'\\\'the old lady who swallowed a fly\\\'\\\' has never looked creepier or more inviting than in this striking book shaped like a slim tie-box. Two eyes at the top peer through plastic-covered spectacles, and as the story reaches the inevitable outcome...they suddenly shut--a wonderful comic effect that may cause squeals of delight.\\\"

BOINGBOING
\\\"[D]elightful....This is one of my favorite rhymes...\\\"

NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
"A mysteriously popular subject for picture books, ''the old lady who swallowed a fly'' has never looked creepier or more inviting than in this striking book shaped like a slim tie-box. Two eyes at the top peer through plastic-covered spectacles, and as the story reaches the inevitable outcome...they suddenly shut--a wonderful comic effect that may cause squeals of delight."

BOINGBOING
"[D]elightful....This is one of my favorite rhymes..."

BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD, WINNER, OPERA PRIMA
, This book is a testament to Jeremy Holmes genuine devotion to books and the making of books, to the world of libraries and the value of their content. His work carries numerous allusions that the expert eye will pick up on and point out to young readers. The book is a consistent typographical delight that ranges from humorous, surreal 19th century references to the imaginary world of Alice, Holmes willing accomplice, in an exercise that makes learning fun.

NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
"A mysteriously popular subject for picture books, ''the old lady who swallowed a fly'' has never looked creepier or more inviting than in this striking book shaped like a slim tie-box. Two eyes at the top peer through plastic-covered spectacles, and as the story reaches the inevitable outcome...they suddenly shut--a wonderful comic effect that may cause squeals of delight."

BOINGBOING
"[D]elightful....This is one of my favorite rhymes..."

About the Author:

Jeremy Holmes is a designer and director of his own design studio, Mutt Inc. He has had his work recognized in various design publications, including Pint, How, etc, and his work 'The Bird, the Mouse, and the Sausage' was a finalist in the Flash Forward Film Festival and was featured in I.D. magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0811867935
• ISBN 13: 9780811867931
• Binding: Novelty Book
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 18