There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly by Simms Taback

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

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Simms Taback

30 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction childrens poetry lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

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Moods

funny 100%
dark 75%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

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