Books like I know an old lady who swallowed a pie by Alison Jackson
In this light‑hearted, rhymed story, an old lady finds herself swallowing a Thanksgiving pie that quickly becomes too dry. The adventure continues as she devours a squash, the entire salad, and finally the turkey, while her children watch with delight and her parents stare in shock. The playful narrative concludes with a surprising, comedic contribution to the holiday festivities.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Alison Jackson
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