I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

Garriel, Barbara S.; O'Brien, John [Illustrator]

ISBN 10: 1590780434 / ISBN 13: 9781590780435

Published by Astra Young Readers, 2004

Seller Inventory # 1590780434-3-31919157

Synopsis:

Perfect for any young reader interested in music, families who love music, and a must-have staple for music classrooms, this funny picture book is an amusing introduction to the instruments in an orchestra, featuring clever rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
 
Meet a shy fellow! He’s hard to notice, but he’s right at the side of the room listening to a duet for cello and viola. But look again -- our shy fellow suddenly has an urge to swallow a HUGE cello, which is precisely what he does. And he doesn't stop there! He also swallows a harp, a saxophone, and a fiddle while trying to satisfy his voracious appetite for musical instruments. But when he swallows a teensy, tiny, little bitty bell, you won’t believe what happens! In this take-off on a classic children’s song, kids will laugh out loud and learn all about musical instruments with this story that’s a melodious mix of fun and frivolity.

About the Author: Barbara S. Garriel lives in Bayville, New York. This is her first book.

John O'Brien is also the author and illustrator of Mother Hubbard's Christmas, which Booklist calls "a yuk-filled read-aloud." He lives in Delran, New Jersey.

Bibliographic Details

Title: I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello
Publisher: Astra Young Readers
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: O'Brien, John
Condition: Good