There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider
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From the creators of the bestselling There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog comes a spooky rendition of the popular “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” song. As the old mummy makes his way across a graveyard and through a haunted castle, he swallows all kinds of creepy things. From a rat to witches’ brew, and a crow to a spooky ghost, this mummy keeps swallowing and swallowing…until finally there’s a knock on the door. Trick or treat! Jennifer Ward’s fun text and Steve Gray’s zany artwork add a spooky Halloween twist to this adaptation of the popular song. Review: I found it delightful! - I haven't read it yet to my nieces and nephews, but I've read it myself and found it quite fun. I love the pics, so colorful and so many fun things to discover on each page. The story is cute and senseless, just like the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, but that's what makes it fun! Also helps inspire kids' imagination as you ask them to try to come up with reasons why each item was swallowed. I can remember as a kid my brother and I would go through the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly and come up with different reasons while waiting for the bus, giggling as we got crazier and crazier. Review: Cute, simple book - I purchased this book, for my niece. I planned on making somewhat of a pre-Halloween day, and thought this would be a fun book to read to her, before we made mummy crafts. I don't think a book has ever been able to hold her attention long enough, to finish it, so when she wanted to read this book again and again, I was pleasantly surprised! The story isn't scary, but at the same time, does have a spooky theme. I like that the lines rhyme, and that while the story isn't complicated, it's still fun enough to not be boring. Very cute.
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,871 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #232 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books) #381 in Children's Halloween Books (Books) #1,112 in Children's Humor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 779 Reviews |
P**S
I found it delightful!
I haven't read it yet to my nieces and nephews, but I've read it myself and found it quite fun. I love the pics, so colorful and so many fun things to discover on each page. The story is cute and senseless, just like the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, but that's what makes it fun! Also helps inspire kids' imagination as you ask them to try to come up with reasons why each item was swallowed. I can remember as a kid my brother and I would go through the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly and come up with different reasons while waiting for the bus, giggling as we got crazier and crazier.
C**A
Cute, simple book
I purchased this book, for my niece. I planned on making somewhat of a pre-Halloween day, and thought this would be a fun book to read to her, before we made mummy crafts. I don't think a book has ever been able to hold her attention long enough, to finish it, so when she wanted to read this book again and again, I was pleasantly surprised! The story isn't scary, but at the same time, does have a spooky theme. I like that the lines rhyme, and that while the story isn't complicated, it's still fun enough to not be boring. Very cute.
C**C
very funny & cute
Great story to follow the old lady who swallowed a fly, and perfect for the spooky season. I’d love to see a christmas one
R**L
Very good read and funny
My grandbaby loved it,
T**L
That Spider with Fire
There was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider by Jennifer Ward was a cute and funny children’s Halloween picture book. Jennifer Ward did a wonderful job keeping it light and funny and the illustrations though not my favorite for a picture book ( I prefer watercolor or pencil drawing) were on every page, vibrant and with the mummy’s humor.
C**A
Great story
Great story
R**N
Fun read, great pictures
My kiddos have really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are wonderful. Cute and fun for the kids
V**T
Spectacular!!!
This is one of the most adorable books ever!!! My son laughed and laughed!!! And I found myself laughing right along with him!!! This is a new take on an old favorite. However I thoroughly enjoyed this version better than ' There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly' It makes my son light up and has become a new favorite!!! It's fabulous!!!
D**N
Fun Halloween read.
Just in time for Halloween. A great book to be enjoyed by all. You will want to sing it through the second time.
L**P
There was an old mummy who swallowed a spider
My grandson has asked for this book for xmas. Hes going to love it :)
0**B
Kids will enjoy
Great for younger children
C**A
Muy gracioso
Lo compré para hacer un cuentacuentos en el cole para Halloween y a los alumnos/as les encantó. Es muy simpático.
E**N
Funny and charming
Funny take on the Old Lady who Swallowed a Spider.
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