There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

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.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Old Lady Swallows a Fly

* An old lady swallows a fly, which makes her feel sick.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a fly,
I don't know why she swallowed a fly, she'll probably die!"

Chapter 2: The Old Lady Swallows a Bird

* To get rid of the fly, she swallows a bird, which swallows the fly.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a bird,
How absurd to swallow a bird! She swallowed the bird to catch the fly..."

Chapter 3: The Old Lady Swallows a Cat

* To get rid of the bird, she swallows a cat, which swallows the bird and fly.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a cat,
Fancy that to swallow a cat! She swallowed the cat to catch the bird..."

Chapter 4: The Old Lady Swallows a Dog

* To get rid of the cat, she swallows a dog, which swallows the cat, bird, and fly.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a dog,
What a hog to swallow a dog! She swallowed the dog to catch the cat..."

Chapter 5: The Old Lady Swallows a Goat

* To get rid of the dog, she swallows a goat, which swallows the dog, cat, bird, and fly.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a goat,
She just opened her throat and swallowed a goat! She swallowed the goat to catch the dog..."

Chapter 6: The Old Lady Swallows a Cow

* To get rid of the goat, she swallows a cow, which swallows the goat, dog, cat, bird, and fly.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a cow,
I don't know how she swallowed a cow! She swallowed the cow to catch the goat..."

Chapter 7: The Old Lady Swallows a Horse

* To get rid of the cow, she swallows a horse, which swallows the cow, goat, dog, cat, bird, and fly.
* Example: "There was an old lady who swallowed a horse...
She's dead, of course!"

Epilogue

* The old lady dies from swallowing a horse, but it's unclear what happens to the horse and other animals inside her.
* Example: "And there was an old lady who swallowed a horse...
She's dead, of course!"