Books like There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout by Teri Sloat
Based on a classic English folk song, this picture book reimagines the cumulative rhyme for a young audience. The story unfolds along the Pacific Northwest coastline, where an old lady’s increasingly elaborate fish‑laden meals result in a series of comically escalating adventures. Illustrated with vivid, whimsical scenes, the book blends humor, imagination, and the charm of folk tradition.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Teri Sloat
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