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Author: Simms Taback

📘 There was an old lady who swallowed a fly by Simms Taback

This edition presents the traditional version of the well‑known American folk poem that first appeared in the United States in the 1940s. With bright, die‑cut illustrations, each page reveals the old lady’s successive swallows—from a fly to a horse—capturing the poem’s playful rhythm and surprise. The book appeals to young readers and is a delightful addition to any collection of nonsense verses and folk art.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Simms Taback

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