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Description
After accidentally swallowing her grandson's pet fly, Grandma tries to retrieve it by consuming progressively larger animals. Book #4
Quick Summary
Arnold and Tedd's twist on the classic cumulative rhyme turns the old lady into a grandma who accidentally swallows her grandson's pet fly, then keeps popping bigger animals into her mouth to get it back. The silliness escalates in a way that has kids giggling as each new creature appears, and the bright, cartoon-style pictures keep the tone light rather than frightening. It's a hit with early readers who like to predict the next animal, and with kids who already know the original song and want to see Fly Guy get in on the fun. The story works best for kindergarten through third-grade readers, especially those who enjoy short, high-energy books they can finish in one sitting. Parents can rest assured it's all in good humor no real danger and the simple text makes it a great choice for reluctant readers or for a quick read-aloud. If your child loves this kind of silly, repeatable story, they'll probably also like "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose" or the original "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" book by Pam Adams.