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Based on the classic "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," this tale reimagines the story as the lady’s growing appetite turns toward school supplies. Through fun, rhyming verses she swallows books, a ruler, chalk, and more, turning each item into a humorous lesson about the bustle and mischief of a child’s first day at school. The bright illustration and lighthearted narrative invite young readers to laugh while learning the importance of school supplies and the excitement of beginning education.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lucille Colandro
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