There was an Old Lady

One day an old lady swallows a fly and the only way she can get rid of it is to swallow a wriggling, tickling spider

For over a century this subversive rhyme has delighted children and parents alike. Its galloping rhythm is perfect for reading out loud, becoming a memory game as the list of animals bird, cat, dog, goat grows. Graboffs bright and startling illustrations combine beautifully with the traditional verse to bring this classic tale to life. See more