yapha's review against another edition
5.0
In this hilarious version of the traditional children's song, an old lady swallows each of the Hanukkah symbols in turn. While the writing is amusing, it is the illustrations that push this book over the top. The illustrations on each page are parodies of classic works of art including Mona Lisa, American Gothic, Starry Night, and the Thinker. A fabulously clever book to be appreciated by all ages!
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
LOVE the parodies of classic art, especially Grant Wood's American Gothic with a menorah in place of a pitchfork! This is by far my favorite alternative to the traditional I Know an Old Lady...
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
2.0
I’m not a fan of the “old-lady-swallowed-a-bunch-of-stuff” stories on account of the ick factor. I made an exception to my aversion for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel because of the topic. It’s still a kooky premise, but at least what she’s swallowing (dreidel, brisket, latkes, gelt, menorah, etc.) is novel and appropriate for the Jewish holiday.
The illustrations depart from famous art; it’s an interesting touch. The pages can be chaotic, yet by the end, it’s fun to see what pieces will be parodied.
The illustrations depart from famous art; it’s an interesting touch. The pages can be chaotic, yet by the end, it’s fun to see what pieces will be parodied.
thirstkirst's review against another edition
5.0
This has nothing to do with the book, but it is for my own personal pleasure of being able to look back on this and remember it.
I won this book in a giveaway a little over two years ago. I have finally found somewhere for it to go without just getting rid of it. My cousin, Byrd, who died tragically in a car accident in December, left his girlfriend pregnant with two twin girls. For her baby shower, she wanted everyone to bring books. Guess where this book went. Very glad to have had the chance to give this fantastic children's story away to people that I know will read it and love it.
Also the story is great, combining humor with famous pieces of art.
I won this book in a giveaway a little over two years ago. I have finally found somewhere for it to go without just getting rid of it. My cousin, Byrd, who died tragically in a car accident in December, left his girlfriend pregnant with two twin girls. For her baby shower, she wanted everyone to bring books. Guess where this book went. Very glad to have had the chance to give this fantastic children's story away to people that I know will read it and love it.
Also the story is great, combining humor with famous pieces of art.
vel629vet's review against another edition
5.0
I loved sharing this book with my younger music students at school. It's a great way to introduce some different qualities of Chanukah and uses a song they already recognize! Also the illustrations are adorable.
cherylanntownsend's review against another edition
5.0
Sing along to the tune of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" and you'll find yourself giggling before the latkes. A preface of the story of Chanukah starts us off in this delightful ditty that is illustrated with takes on famous painting. (See if you can name them all, including the artist before the glossary at the end. I missed two.) Fun!
mmattmiller's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute version of the old classic! Some of it felt a little forced, but the illustrations (remakes of classic paintings such as Mona Lisa, American Gothic, etc.) totally make this story THAT much better! If not for the forced rhymes and all the typical things to swallow you'd expect (Dreidel, latkes, etc.), get it for the pictures!
thirstkirst's review
5.0
This has nothing to do with the book, but it is for my own personal pleasure of being able to look back on this and remember it.
I won this book in a giveaway a little over two years ago. I have finally found somewhere for it to go without just getting rid of it. My cousin, Byrd, who died tragically in a car accident in December, left his girlfriend pregnant with two twin girls. For her baby shower, she wanted everyone to bring books. Guess where this book went. Very glad to have had the chance to give this fantastic children's story away to people that I know will read it and love it.
Also the story is great, combining humor with famous pieces of art.
I won this book in a giveaway a little over two years ago. I have finally found somewhere for it to go without just getting rid of it. My cousin, Byrd, who died tragically in a car accident in December, left his girlfriend pregnant with two twin girls. For her baby shower, she wanted everyone to bring books. Guess where this book went. Very glad to have had the chance to give this fantastic children's story away to people that I know will read it and love it.
Also the story is great, combining humor with famous pieces of art.
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