Saturday, July 5, 2014

There Was an Old Sailor by Claire Saxby -- ADVISABLE

Saxby, Claire There Was an Old Sailor, illustrated by Cassandra Allen. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press, 2014. $16.95. Content: G.

A retelling of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," but with a sailor who swallows a krill, a jellyfish, a squid, and a number of other sea creatures. For those who don't mind the repetition, this is a fun version of the old tale, with gorgeous illustrations and a happier, funnier ending. Includes a section with "fishy facts" at the end, telling more about each animal featured in the book.

EL (K-3) -- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Caryn

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