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In this brightly illustrated, rhyme‑rich adventure, an old lady tries to swallow a turkey, only to find herself caught in a comical sequence of food‑eating mishaps. The book weaves traditional English folk song lines into the narrative, creating a lighthearted, nonsense‑verse experience that captures the spirit of both classic folk storytelling and holiday merriment. Suitable for young readers, it offers a gentle, humorous exploration of curiosity, consequence, and the joys of a good laugh.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lucille Colandro
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