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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 out of 5 stars 694 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
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    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
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    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
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1477826378
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1477826379
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 10 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD260L
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 694 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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Customers enjoy this children's book for its fun illustrations and delightful story, particularly appreciating the surprise ending. The book is great for reading with kids, with one customer noting that children can almost sing the refrain, and another mentioning it's perfect for the spooky season. Customers find it engaging, with one review highlighting the fun things to discover on each page.

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78 customers mention "Fun to read"78 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, describing it as one of the most adorable children's books with engaging illustrations.

"...it yet to my nieces and nephews, but I've read it myself and found it quite fun...." Read more

"My kiddos have really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are wonderful. Cute and fun for the kids" Read more

"...somewhat of a pre-Halloween day, and thought this would be a fun book to read to her, before we made mummy crafts...." Read more

"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." Read more

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, particularly enjoying its rhyming text and repetitive phrases that engage children. One customer notes it's great for early readers, while another mentions it's a big hit with first graders.

"...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." Read more

"...The illustrations are great! Colors are vibrant and it’s an easy read." Read more

"Nice rhyming words and funny illustrations. Felt like it was a little long for a grade schooler though...." Read more

"...These books were a big hit with my first grader! Recommend!" Read more

25 customers mention "Illustrations"25 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in the book, describing them as beautiful.

"...I love the pics, so colorful and so many fun things to discover on each page...." Read more

"My kiddos have really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are wonderful. Cute and fun for the kids" Read more

"...My two and five year old love it. The illustrations are great! Colors are vibrant and it’s an easy read." Read more

"...a cute book, the things the mummy eats are interesting and the illustrations are good...." Read more

20 customers mention "Story quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's surprise ending and find it delightful, with one mentioning it's perfect for the spooky season.

"...The story is cute and senseless, just like the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, but that's what makes it fun!..." Read more

"...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." Read more

"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" Read more

"...You should read it because it's so spooky, spooky, spooky. And because it's spooky funny...." Read more

10 customers mention "Fun for kids"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun for kids, with one mentioning it keeps students engaged, while another notes there are fun things to discover on each page.

"...Also helps inspire kids' imagination as you ask them to try to come up with reasons why each item was swallowed...." Read more

"...The illustrations are wonderful. Cute and fun for the kids" Read more

"...Keeps my students engaged! Fun story." Read more

"...My grandchildren will love it!" Read more

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • CC
    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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  • 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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  • DameAng1
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real tickle for toodlers
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
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    My 3 1/2 year old granddaughter got the bog kick out of this book. She even got the hang of the last couple of sentences. A cute take off of the old song "There was an Old Woman who Shallowed a Fly".
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  • Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice rhyming words and illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018
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    Nice rhyming words and funny illustrations. Felt like it was a little long for a grade schooler though. No throwing up at the end like the old-lady-swallowing-fly-story!
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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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  • lynne kemp
    5.0 out of 5 stars There was an old mummy who swallowed a spider
    Reviewed in Australia on December 16, 2024
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    My grandson has asked for this book for xmas. Hes going to love it :)
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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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