There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Classic Books with Holes) [Paperback]

Pam Adams (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2007 | Age Range: 2 and up | Series: Classic Books With Holes

Almost forty years after publication this much-loved classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this well-known nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular 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.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

The first Child's Play book, this title is part of an extremely well-known series that have been best sellers in our line since they were first published. -- From the publisher --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Age Range: 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 16 pages
• Publisher: Child's Play International (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904550622
• ISBN-13: 978-1904550624
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Simms Taback grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cooper Union. He has worked as an art director and a graphic designer, and has taught at the School of Visual Arts and Syracause University. He has illustrated many children's books, including I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Viking), Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and lIsa Eisenberg, Dial). His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Honor Award Medal for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. A father of three and grandfather of three, Mr. Taback lives with his wife in Willow, New York copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars This is not a Caldecott Honor book!! December 18, 2009

By Stefani Kelley

Format:Hardcover

When reading the other reviews for this product, make sure you disregard the ones that say they are reviews from the Caldecott Honor winning version. THAT IS NOT THIS BOOK. This one is illustrated by Pam Adams. The Caldecott-winning one was illustrated by Simms Taback, and even though Amazon lists his name on this entry he has nothing to do with this book. Just so you know. :)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not all these reviews refer to this ISBN March 27, 2003

By Mary Evans

Format:Board book

This die cut board book is wonderful and
fun with preschoolers. But most of the reviews and
comments on this ISBN refer to a different
edition (ISBN 0859537277, by Simms Taback ). Be sure
to note the difference.

18 of 23 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Description Does Not Match This Board Book Edition December 1, 2005

By Greg Lovern

Format:Board book

The description here for this board book sounds fun. But the description does not match the board book at all.

Specifically, this board book:

-- Does not have humorous asides.

-- Does not name different types of birds.

-- Does not have a recipe for spider soup.

-- Does not have rhyming asides from spectating animals.

-- Lady does not have toothy grin.

-- Lady does not have bloodshot eyes.

-- Does not have a gallery of flies.

Clearly, this board book is NOT a board book edition of the book described. Instead, it's a completely different book. All it has in common with the book described is that both books are based on the old children's rhyme "There was an old lady who swallowed a fly."

And, this board book is somewhat dull and unimaginative compared to the book described. Unfortunately there does not appear to be an actual board book edition of the book described.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Can't read the Kindle edition February 24, 2011

By Becky B

Format:Kindle Edition

We bought this by accident when searching the Kindle store, but decided to keep it to read to a two-year-old visiting neice. You can barely read the print it is so dark. The page fills only a portion of the screen so the print is also tiny and we have the large Kindle DX. In Kindle form it is just a loser as a book. Save your money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK! April 9, 2002

By E. King

Format:Board book

I remember singing "There was an Old Lady..." all the time in preschool, so when I found out that there was a book of this song, I had to buy it for my baby daughter. Not only is the song fun to sing, but the book is fun to read as well with its vibrant colors and cartoony illustrations. This is an excellent sing along book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kid's Love It August 15, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

Since recieving this book I read a minimum of 4 times a night. It is a hit with my 4 and 2 year old. My 4 year old reads it to his brother every morning. It was a favorite story when I was a kid and I'm glad my children are enjoying it now.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it! July 19, 2000

By Meghan McDonnell

Format:Paperback

This is a terriffic book for use in the music classroom, and at home. As a book that can be either sung or read: it is versatile. It's large size and colorful illustrations draw kids attention. I have personally found it to be very effective with my kindergarten through third grade students. I highly reccommend it to anyone looking for a good book for younger kids that can be sung or read!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy for kindle August 17, 2011

By Vicki Moss

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I thought this would be a great way for my students to practice the story again. I should have read all the reviews first. The images are of very poor quality and difficult to read. And not in color? I know the kindle is not there yet, but I figured it would be in color for the iPad.