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There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider Hardcover – July 21, 2015

by Jennifer Ward (Author), Steve Gray (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 674 ratings
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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.

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    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD260L
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 1 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Two Lions
  8. Publication date
    July 21, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    1477826378
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1477826379
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PreS-Gr 2—A new play on the familiar song. In her latest picture book foray, in addition to a spider, Ward's mummy swallows a rat, a crow, a bone from a skeleton, some brew, a witch, and a ghost. In the end, "There was an old mummy—/this story is true./You'd better look out,/or he'll swallow…YOU, too!" Gray's bold illustrations in shades of pink, black, and night-sky blue are wonderfully humorous with a bit of a scare for the younger crowed. The different characters depicted are quirky, many with googly eyes. This is a great tale for Halloween storytimes because of its large trim size and drawings that leap right off the page. It could also be used in primary classes for comparing and contrasting with similarly themed books. Older children can peruse the tombstones for the funny rhymes, such as "Milton Hyde—we put him here because he died." VERDICT This book has something for everyone and is sure to be a hit in any children's collection.—Elaine Lesh Morgan, formerly at Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR

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“This book has something for everyone and is sure to be a hit in any children’s collection.” ―School Library Journal

“In [There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider], a bulgy-eyed mummy rises from its sarcophagus and proceeds to swallow a string of objects, animals, and people, including a spider, crow, bone, and witch. In increasingly frenetic cartoons, [Steve] Gray stages the debacle on the grounds of a quintessential haunted house, precariously perched in a tree over a graveyard. Full-spread scenes of the mummy chasing his victims alternate with glimpses of what’s going on in his belly―the swallowed creatures appear to be having a reasonably good time, simmering green witch’s brew over a campfire―which should make for some enjoyably silly Halloween reading.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Ward and Gray exchange the little old lady for an old mummy, and the book gets pleasantly goofy from there...For preschoolers who want a Halloween book that is more silly than scary.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Cartoonish digital illustrations use lots of wide, fearful eyes and luminous backgrounds to make the graveyard and haunted-castle settings glow with Halloween anticipation.” ―Horn Book Magazine

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Two Lions; First Edition (July 21, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1477826378
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1477826379
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD260L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 674 ratings

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Jennifer Ward is the author of award-winning books for children, including HOW TO FIND A BIRD, illustrated by Diana Sudyka, ROUND, illustrated by Lisa Congdon, MAMA DUG A LITTLE DEN and MAMA BUILT A LITTLE NEST, illustrated by Caldecott medalist Steve Jenkins (Simon & Schuster / Beach Lane Books), WHAT WILL GROW? and WHAT WILL HATCH?, each illustrated by Susie Ghahremani (Bloomsbury Books for Children) and the ever-popular series THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA, THERE WAS AN OLD PIRATE WHO SWALLOWED A FISH, THERE WAS AN OLD MONKEY WHO SWALLOWED A FROG, THERE WAS AN OLD MUMMY WHO SWALLOWED A SPIDER, THERE WAS AN ODD PRINCESS WHO SWALLOWED A PEA, and, THERE WAS AN OLD MARTIAN WHO SWALLOWED THE MOON.

Her parenting books include, I LOVE BIRDS! 52 Ways to Wonder, Wander and Explore Birds with Kids, illustrated by Alexander Vidal, I LOVE DIRT! 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature, LET'S GO OUTSIDE! Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature, and, IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! 52 Nature Adventures for City Kids, (Roost Books).

Her work has been the recipient of many awards, including the IRA/CBC Children's Choice Award, the Giverny Award for Best Nonfiction Picture Book, a Learning Magazine Teachers Choice Award, among others.

Jennifer writes full-time from her home in Illinois.

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Rosana Guzman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read, great pictures
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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My kiddos have really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are wonderful. Cute and fun for the kids
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Penny S
5.0 out of 5 stars I found it delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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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.
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Ronni
5.0 out of 5 stars The Whole class!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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I read this book to my son’s class on Halloween. The entire class was all ears. They loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars very funny & cute
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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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
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Joseph
4.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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It was a very cute version. My two and five year old love it. The illustrations are great! Colors are vibrant and it’s an easy read.
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, simple book
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015
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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.
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Velvet
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
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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!!!
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BCmamma
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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Super cute and fun to read
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Debbie Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Halloween read.
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2017
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Just in time for Halloween. A great book to be enjoyed by all. You will want to sing it through the second time.
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086sb
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids will enjoy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2018
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Great for younger children
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Elizabeth Gibson
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and charming
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2017
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Funny take on the Old Lady who Swallowed a Spider.
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The Geek
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2017
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fantastically illustrated, a fun take on the old story
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