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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel Hardcover – August 26, 2014

by Caryn Yacowitz (Author), David Slonim (Illustrator)
4.4 out of 5 stars 36 customer reviews
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  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Grade Level: Preschool - 3
  • Lexile Measure: AD950L (What's this?)
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books (August 26, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0439915309
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439915304
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.5 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA traditional ditty morphs into a Chanukah ditty for all ages
By N. Bivas on October 7, 2014
Format: Hardcover
All preschool and elementary-aged children are familiar with the song, "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly". Ms. Yacowitz has taken this traditional song and put a witty Chanukah spin on it. The old lady swallows a dreidel, a brisket, a menorah, and finally candles. The text can be a great way to introduce and discuss the most common elements we associate with Chanukah. If you choose to sing the text, those same objects will be even more easily remembered. David Slonim's illustrations are based on art masterpieces, except they've now become Chanukah masterpieces. Who knew Whistler's Mother was familiar with brisket? Did she make it with onion soup mix, I wonder. Adults will find the illustrations a hoot while their children learn about famous works of art (and parody).
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5.0 out of 5 stars" Add in the artist pairing that text with a parody of Munch's The Scream and you've got a truly funny book. My favorite illustr
By JoAnne Wetzel on October 6, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Hilarious! I predict this will become a Hanukkah classic. The text is very clever. The old lady swallows a dreidel "she thought was a bagel...perhaps it's fatal." Add in the artist pairing that text with a parody of Munch's The Scream and you've got a truly funny book. My favorite illustration: the old lady's family is shown in the same pose as Grant Woods' American Gothic, only in place of the pitchfork, they're holding a menorah. Brilliant pairing of writer and illustrator.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI loved this book - it's funny and warm and funny ...
By A.J. Sarner on December 5, 2014
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I loved this book - it's funny and warm and funny and delicious and yup, funny! The entire idea and conceit of the book is so clever. But the best part is that it fulfills a real need, an opportunity to introduce all the key ideas and words of Chanukah to a young audience with wonderful illustrtations plus! an opportunity to sing along with it. I bought 4 copies as gifts and now buying four more- a must have Chanukah gift for every child! And save one for yourself!
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5.0 out of 5 starsMy grandchildren are familiar with the other "I know an old lady" books and easily added this to their favorites list
By Lynne on April 4, 2015
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This book was bought for 2 gifts--for my grandchildren and as a new baby gift. My grandchildren are familiar with the other "I know an old lady" books and easily added this to their favorites list. The new born has it on his shelf of children's books to grow into. I look forward to opportunities to read it in both situations. It is light, humorous, and causes laughter by the kids. This book will be kept around for a long time.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI bought this for my grandkids and everyone loved it -- the kids love a "singing" picture book
By S. Soule on January 23, 2015
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I bought this for my grandkids and everyone loved it -- the kids love a "singing" picture book, and the adults loved the illustrator's witty take on so many famous paintings (complete with photos of the originals in the back). Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Chanukah Treat
By A. L. Zulman on October 6, 2014
Format: Hardcover
I romped through this tale by Caryn Yacowitz accompanied by tastes, smells, and Jewish "oy gevalt!" as the hysteria mounted...punctuated by the giant burp. I had to begin again to revisit the hilarious works of art by David Slonim. Transcending the plebian Jewish shtick was what I hoped for...and what I got. What a unique idea to introduce classic works of art. A gift for adults and kids of all ages!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Hanukkah book, enjoyed by children & adults!
By V. Mooney on March 8, 2015
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adorable book, enjoyed by children & adults. Classic works of art, very cleverly worked into each page, provided opportunity to explore them with my grandchildren. The rhyme was also very enjoyable. A Hanukkah hit!
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5.0 out of 5 starsDelightful!
By Betsy Franco on October 6, 2014
Format: Hardcover
What a delightful, multilayered picture book. Not only is it lovely to read aloud--children will easily chant along--but it also intertwines fine art and Chanukah tradition in a very humorous way!
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