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Description
Ever-expanding die-cut holes show exactly what is happening in the old lady's stomach as she swallows an assortment of different things.
Quick Summary
If you've ever sung the silly song about the old lady who swallowed a fly, this book is that same ridiculous story brought to life with a clever twist she's swallowed the sea and everything in it! What makes this one special is the die-cut holes on every page that actually show you what's sitting in the old lady's stomach, so as the story builds and she swallows bigger and bigger creatures (from a tiny fish all the way up to a whale), kids can literally see the pile growing. It's a cumulative tale, which means the text gets longer and funnier with each page, making it perfect for read-alouds where little ones can start chiming in with the repeating phrases. Younger kids who love silly, gross-out humor will get a kick out of watching the old lady's impossible appetite grow, while the interactive die-cut pages keep even squirmy toddlers interested. A word of warning: the ending is gloriously absurd rather than educational, so don't expect a lesson about ocean conservation this one is pure silly fun. If your kid can't get enough of cumulative stories, they'd probably also enjoy "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" by Simms Taback, which uses the same format with a land creature theme.