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There Was an Odd Farmer Who Swallowed a Fly

Kiwi kids will love this favourite nursery rhyme with witty words by Peter Millett and hilarious illustrations by Paul Beavis — and a surprise twist at the end!

There was an odd farmer who swallowed a fly.
I dunno why she swallowed a fly —
it’s such weird kai.

Peek through the holes in the pages to see all the creatures inside the odd farmer! And what happens to them all at the end of the tale?

Expect a lot of belly laughs as you read this brilliant rhyming story aloud!

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$21.00 incl. GST

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Reviews

Pippi Jean, The Sapling ~ The interactivity of this book is genius. It’s designed to be read aloud with verve. …I won’t spoil the ending (the joke is so good) but the illustration references an episode of ‘Shortland Sheep.’ Guaranteed, this is a super fun and interactive read for the whole family.

What Book Next? ~ A wonderful kiwi take on an entertaining classic. Not only does it rhyme with perfect rhythm, there are holes in the pages showing each creature the farmer swallows. Until finally the farmer can’t fit one more creature in. This takes the story to a hilarious, “Oh No!” moment, and you can read this picture book all over again! Paul Beavis’ hilarious illustrations are bursting with surprise, action and funny details to pore over. Another great New Zealand picture book by this talented Kiwi duo. Perfect for kindy kids or sharing with anyone who loves to laugh!

About the Kiwi author

Peter MillettPeter Millett is a highly popular children’s author. He has written across a number of children’s genres and all of his work is stamped with his trademark energy and zany humour – qualities that always delight young audiences on his school visits. He is the author of the Johnny Danger DIY Spy series (Penguin), Boy Zero series (Faber & Faber), The Invincibles series (Scholastic) and several picture books published in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, North America and Europe. Peter’s number one goal is to help make reading and writing a rewarding and fun-filled pastime for kids worldwide. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

Additional information

Weight80 g
Dimensions29 × 28.9 cm
ISBN

9781776957057

First published

2023

Format

Softcover edition

Page count

16

Published by

Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin

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