There was a coyote who swallowed a flea, Plucked from his knee, that tickly flea. Yippee-o-Ki-Yee! Skinny ol' Coyote delights readers of all ages as he swallows his way through this delicious southwestern-flavored retelling of a well-loved rhyme. As Coyote gets bigger, the story gets zanier as a bird, a bull, and even an entire cactus end up as dinner. It's pure fun for everyone—even that little flea. Call him silly to swallow a chile! Yippee-o-Ki-Yee!
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Award-winning author Jennifer Ward presents There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea, a whimsical children's picturebook offering an outrageous take on a common children's nursery rhyme. Following the exploits of a hungry coyote who sets out to gulp down everything in sight - and the perplexed appetizers socializing in his tummy - There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea blends the vibrant, cartoony art of Steve Gray and singsong rhythm to create a rollicking funny tale. "He swallowed the cactus to go with the chile. / He swallowed the chile to season the bird. / He swallowed the bird to catch the snake. / He swallowed the snake to catch the lizard. / He swallowed the lizard to catch the flea, / Plucked from his knee, that tickly flea. / Yippe-o-ki-yee?" -- Midwest Book Review
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Often a new take on a beloved favorite is doubly appealing due to the familiarity of the piece and the originality of its latest incarnation. Such is the case with There Was A Coyote Who Swallowed A Flea as it is given a spicy Southwestern flavor.
Youngsters will love the sing-song rhyme and giggle at the ridiculous coyote who considered everything to be dinner. First of all, he ingested a flea which he found on his knee. That's probable. But the hilarity increases when he swallows a lizard that "slithered right down to his gizzard" to catch the flea. Then, what catches a lizard? A snake, of course. Poor, poor coyote, it seems he can't win for losing.
What he finally swallows is surprise that will leave youngsters laughing out loud at such silly shenanigans.
Steve Gray's bold, comical illustrations are perfect companions for this laugh provoking tale.
- Gail Cooke
Youngsters will love the sing-song rhyme and giggle at the ridiculous coyote who considered everything to be dinner. First of all, he ingested a flea which he found on his knee. That's probable. But the hilarity increases when he swallows a lizard that "slithered right down to his gizzard" to catch the flea. Then, what catches a lizard? A snake, of course. Poor, poor coyote, it seems he can't win for losing.
What he finally swallows is surprise that will leave youngsters laughing out loud at such silly shenanigans.
Steve Gray's bold, comical illustrations are perfect companions for this laugh provoking tale.
- Gail Cooke
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A whimsical children's picturebook offering an outrageous take on a common children's nursery rhyme
February 3, 2007
Format:Hardcover
Award-winning author Jennifer Ward presents There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea, a whimsical children's picturebook offering an outrageous take on a common children's nursery rhyme. Following the exploits of a hungry coyote who sets out to gulp down everything in sight - and the perplexed appetizers socializing in his tummy - There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea blends the vibrant, cartoony art of Steve Gray and singsong rhythm to create a rollicking funny tale. "He swallowed the cactus to go with the chile. / He swallowed the chile to season the bird. / He swallowed the bird to catch the snake. / He swallowed the snake to catch the lizard. / He swallowed the lizard to catch the flea, / Plucked from his knee, that tickly flea. / Yippe-o-ki-yee?"
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jennifer Ward is the author of The Seed and the Giant Saguaro, which received the Young Readers' Award honor book for the First Grade Book for the state of Arizona. It was selected by Arizona's Governor. Ward resides in Tucson and her environment lends itself to the children's books she writes.
There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea is the retelling of an old rhyme. Coyote swallows most everything in sight in this children's story. He starts with a flea and works his way through a lizard, snake, bird, chile, cactus, a ten gallon hat, a boot, a bull (oh my!), and finally the moon. And then... Well, that's a surprise!
There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea is a raucous tail of a Coyote and his antics. It's a delightful story that will result in belly laughs. The illustrations are large, bold and silly. No, that's not enough. They're just plain zany. And that's a good thing.
Armchair Interviews says: This book will be a favorite of children and the adults will love it also.
There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea is the retelling of an old rhyme. Coyote swallows most everything in sight in this children's story. He starts with a flea and works his way through a lizard, snake, bird, chile, cactus, a ten gallon hat, a boot, a bull (oh my!), and finally the moon. And then... Well, that's a surprise!
There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea is a raucous tail of a Coyote and his antics. It's a delightful story that will result in belly laughs. The illustrations are large, bold and silly. No, that's not enough. They're just plain zany. And that's a good thing.
Armchair Interviews says: This book will be a favorite of children and the adults will love it also.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cowboy Version - There was an Old Lady...
I have acquired quite a few versions of "There Was an Old Lady..." and my kids LOVE them! Maybe because I sing the story, not just tell it (although I didn't sing this... Read more
Published 9 days ago by College Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea
This "newer" version of There was an old lady who swallowed a fly... is just as entertaining as the original. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Readsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars
this is the best book
I first read this at my nephews house, they had it. I laughed and laughed...I came home and ordered one for our house and one for our grand daughter, I just love this book!!!!
Published 3 months ago by Jody
5.0 out of 5 stars
cabomama
This one of my grand children's favorite books. They read it fairly often at bedtime stories. Very simple with a lot of repeation.
Published 5 months ago by K. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Southwest favorite
This is a favorite book of my Pittsburgh and Phoenix granddaughters! They like the pictures and read the book often.
Published 5 months ago by Calla Lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just as good as an old Monkey.......
If you liked an old monkey who swallowed a frog, then you'll love this..... Beautiful artwork, which again echoes the passion the artist has for the writing, the story is as tight... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr P Elder
1.0 out of 5 stars
Kindle Version Disappointing Compared to Hardback
I bought the Kindle version of this delightful book (which I also own in hardback) but was extremely disappointed. It might be better on Kindle Fire. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Terri Camp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully Illustrated Book......
This is a must have.....I bought this for my granddaughter and was so pleased with how beautiflly illustrated this book was and we love the story as well!!!
Published 15 months ago by GramaLisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
The book is great! I think it is a wonderful rendition of there was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I love watching my husband as he reads this to our little girl.
Published 18 months ago by Rachel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this!
My kids love this book, a southwest twist on an old favorite story. They laugh easy time at the hot, prickly and larger items swallowed.
Published 19 months ago by Kaylon
