I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly: A Hilarious Lift-the-Flap Book!

by Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins

I know an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed the fly—so read along and find out! Meet all the animals that end up in the old lady's tummy—but what will happen when she starts to get a bit full? This is a comical retelling of the favorite nursery rhyme from a popular team, with lift-the-flap pages that are just right for small hands.

Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Childrens, Humor

24 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2003

About the author

Colin Hawkins (1945) was born in Blackpool, England, and won a scholarship to art school at the age of thirteen. He and his wife, Jacqui Hawkins, produced their first children’s book, Witches, in 1981 and over one hundred titles have followed since then.

Reviews

[Jacob Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every time I said "perhaps she'll die", the kid was in hysterics. What a punchline!

[Emily Goodin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children will love this book! The story is such a classic, and the rhyme keeps the story flowing along. It could make a discussion arise about the difference between fiction and non-fiction stories. I love how the little old lady's dress grows with each animal she swallows. This is also good for teaching size. It is a great book and would be appropriate for K-2 grade.

[Mary Sesar · Rating 3 out of 5]

This version of the book is much better than "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly". The lady doesn't die at the end, so the children wouldn't be upset or sad, and the pictures aren't as creepy as the other one. This one is a little more entertaining because it has flaps that could be pulled up or over and the students would find it more interesting to see what's underneath.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A variety of farmyard critters find their way down this old lady's throat--so what better way to begin a story time on farms than singing this song. Lift-the-flaps reveal the commotion under the apron but, a-a-achoo(excuse me!) all ends well.

[Callie Risse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only is this story captivating for young readers, but the pages contain flaps that reveal the inside of the old lady's stomach, which grows more and more crowded! Children would enjoy this book because it has a goofy storyline, and it rhymes!

[Jazmyne Henry]

This book is truly a classic along with the other books just like it! It's about an old lady who swallows a sequence of items to make one large product! Children absolutely love these books. It teaches repetition and sequencing events.

[Jasmin Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another classic! "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" is a the creative story of an old lady who swallowed a multitude of things young kids would find hilarious! This book is great for teaching students about repetition, sequence, and rhyming.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for working on phonemic awareness. There is lots of word play! Parents can read this book to their kids to get an early start on sounds!

[Katrina Sutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. My first grade teacher read it to us when I was six and it left such a memorable impression that I still can recall that day when I first heard it.

[Kevin Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book for students and it is very repetative. It follows a pattern which helps readers by understanding most lines that are used alot.

[Kristin Traina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great rhyming book, this could be used to teach phonics. It could also be used as an intro/engage lesson for food webs.
Grade: 4th flow of energy/food webs

[Kelly Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really attracting to smaller children. The flip book grabs the readers attention to the story. This book is good for a sponge read or when it is tension in the classroom.

[Christy Crane]

Josh said...
"The book is very, very, hilarious! She gets bigger and bigger..."

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book