There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

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A fresh and feisty take on a beloved classic!We all remember the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a cat, a dog, a cow, and a horse. Now we know how she did it! Rashin’s colorful and comedic illustrations take you from midgulp to midbelly as the animals are swallowed whole. Her devoted cat tries to “Stop!” “Don’t eat it.” “Try this!” But when the old lady grabs the cat it’s every beast for itself. “Eat the dog!” And when the old lady “Catch it!”— the critters leap into action to catch the one that was swallowed before.A spirited and funny read-aloud.School Library JournalThe star of this show is the rainbow-scarved black kitty with his outsize personality that jumps off every page.BookDragon