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I know an old lady who swallowed a pie

by Alison Jackson (1997)

About this book

"I know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry." And with that the feast begins! After the pie the old lady swallows a whole squash, all of the salad, and the entire turkey! As Mother and Father watch in shock, the two children are delighted to see the old lady growing fatter and fatter. And, in the end, the old lady makes a surprising and humorous contribution to the holiday festivities

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreI know an old lady who swallowed a pie Lead Character

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