There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Classic Books with Holes) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0859530213 ISBN 13: 9780859530217

Publisher: Child's Play (International) Ltd, 1973

Synopsis

Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die cutting and favourite rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

About this title

Review:

This classic board book retells a childhood favourite and can be enjoyed by adults as well as toddlers. Young children love the brightly coloured pages with their ever growing holes. The various animals shown in the old lady’s belly are guaranteed to have your toddler giggling enthusiastically. (babyworld.co.uk 2005-03-01)

Synopsis:

An illustrated version of the cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly. Some pages are die-cut, permitting a portion of the next illustration to be seen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Child's Play (International) Ltd
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0859530213
• ISBN 13: 9780859530217
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 16
• Illustrator: Adams Pam