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nothing special about this one. just a stock standard of the age old story. it does have nice bright, eye catching pictures that the kids will be sure to love.
We've all heard the terms global warming and climate change. I'm sure you've also heard people during heavy snowfalls say, see, how can we be having global warming. Sigh. This kind of ignoring, willfully misunderstanding, mocking, or twisting of facts may get a few Likes or giggles on Facebook, but it doesn't change the facts.
The Industrial Revolution has been a boon and a curse for humanity. We made more faster. The p
I can't believe the news today. I can't close my eyes and make it go away. ~U2We've all heard the terms global warming and climate change. I'm sure you've also heard people during heavy snowfalls say, see, how can we be having global warming. Sigh. This kind of ignoring, willfully misunderstanding, mocking, or twisting of facts may get a few Likes or giggles on Facebook, but it doesn't change the facts.
The Industrial Revolution has been a boon and a curse for humanity. We made more faster. The problem was, we made more, faster, but it's all an illusion. None of it means anything if you can't breathe the air, drink the water, eat the food…
The UN Climate Summit 2014 is happening in New York, right now. For days around the world, people who care have been taking to streets, letting their voices be heard. Activists, parents, children, celebrities, all essentially saying we have to care. http://www.un.org/climatechange/summit/ #climate2014
Leonardo DiCaprio, actor and long-time activist has been appointed UN Messenger of Peace, a sort of Climate Change Ambassador and one his first duties was a speech to the UN Climate Summit,
"As an actor I pretend for a living. I play fictitious characters often solving fictitious problems.
I believe humankind has looked at climate change in that same way: as if it were a fiction, happening to someone else's planet, as if pretending that climate change wasn't real would somehow make it go away."
Please check out the rest of the speech, it was wonderful.
We need to admit we made mistakes; now let's fix them, before it's too late. We don't have to keep believing rich men, governments, and corporations who are lying to us for money and power. We really can change.
Have you ever read the book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly ? The latest version of this book (North South Books) was illustrated by Rashin, making this cautionary tale more up-to-date and accessible. Also an excellent book to help struggling readers. This was one of the books my cousin who taught special needs children suggested for my son who had a reading disorder.
This book always fascinated me, I don't know why.
I never knew why an old lady would swallow a fly.
I thought perhaps she had some sort of disorder,
That most certainly made her life shorter.
But it always seemed callous and cruel
To make those animals turn into stool.
Why?
Why did the old lady swallow the fly or all the other creatures?
The old lady's behaviour was not only self-destructive and lead to her demise, but it was counter-productive.
We're the old lady. We know climate change is being exacerbated by manufacturing, yet we are buying more and more stuff.
We know that the fossil fuel industry, coal, fracking, etc. are destroying the planet we live on, yet we consume more and more.
So the theory of our time, even for those who profess to love their children is, eat, drink and be merry, who cares about their tomorrows?
We keep swallowing the lies, but why? Why does it have to be economy versus environment? We can have both.
If we admit, it's true we would have to accept the recommendations, that means changing our lifestyles, possibly even make some sacrifices.
At times the green movement is its own worst enemy.
Too many people lying or exaggerating for shock value, to make points or make money. Some just too self-righteous or really flaky.
The facts should speak for themselves, but we become so easily distracted and big business uses that.
The rich will do anything to hold onto to their money and power, have no doubt about that. But they are a tiny percent of the population. There are more of us than there are of them.
People have stood together and overthrown tyranny before.
Instead of standing in line for iPhones, toys, TVs, airline tickets, stand in line to vote, stand up to those who will kill our future, our children's future for profit.
How angry would you be if you came home tonight and someone had destroyed your home? Planet Earth is our home.
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And this gives us all that. A great addition to the original!
We have read "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!" which is very similar to this book. My grandson loved it. He was very excited for me to read "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!" The story is funny and the illustrations are great. He giggled throughout my reading it.
*I received this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.*We have read "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!" which is very similar to this book. My grandson loved it. He was very excited for me to read "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!" The story is funny and the illustrations are great. He giggled throughout my reading it.
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I love the bright colors used in the illustrations for this version. However, I have to admit I was very disappointed when I discovered the picture clues I thought were going to be included for each of the animals swallowed did not happen. Here is what I mean. When opening the book you see a fly swirling through the air onto the t
I don't want the title of this post to deceive anyone. I am a fan of the "Old Lady" stories. I love the repetition and the predictability for young readers / listeners.I love the bright colors used in the illustrations for this version. However, I have to admit I was very disappointed when I discovered the picture clues I thought were going to be included for each of the animals swallowed did not happen. Here is what I mean. When opening the book you see a fly swirling through the air onto the title page. On the next page, the old lady has swallowed the fly. On this same page, you see a spider hanging from a web in the upper left hand corner of the page. this makes it easy for young children to predict who might be eaten next (because there is also a cat on the page). When the page is turned, you do indeed see the lady swallow the spider. This pattern continues until the old lady swallows the dog. The next page is a cross section of the old lady's stomach with the animals chasing each other in a circle - very funny, but the pattern has stopped. The next page shows the old lady attempting to swallow the cow - also very funny, especially the milk squirting from the udder! The predictability is back once the cow has been swallowed because in the background you see a very worried purple horse.
Now, everyone knows that when the old lady swallows a horse, she dies - of course! This version actually shows the old lady lying on the ground with her feet sticking out from behind some bushes and a transport old lady angel flying off. Miraculously once the old lady has died the animals are able to escape from her belly.
Not the most realistic story ever written - because A. you can't really swallow all of those animals, and B. animals don't talk, as they do with speech bubbles in this version. Even with the issue of the cow not being on the page after the dog has been swallowed, I like this book a lot. I love the bright, bold colors and the interaction of the animals throughout. I believe this title would be a great addition to a collection of children's picture books, and for a personal collection of "Old Lady" who swallowed "whatever" books.
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Author: Rashin Kheiriyeh
Publisher: NorthSouth/North South Books Inc
Published: 8/1/2014
ISBN: 9780735841833
Pages: 32
Genre: Children's Fiction
Tags: Folk Lore
Overall Rating: 5.0 Excellent
Reviewed For: NetGalley
Reviewer: DelAnne
Most of us can remember either reading or even singing this little ditty when we were kids ourselves. Now we can share this childhood memory with the next generation, or in my case, the third generation. I remember
Title: There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A FlyAuthor: Rashin Kheiriyeh
Publisher: NorthSouth/North South Books Inc
Published: 8/1/2014
ISBN: 9780735841833
Pages: 32
Genre: Children's Fiction
Tags: Folk Lore
Overall Rating: 5.0 Excellent
Reviewed For: NetGalley
Reviewer: DelAnne
Most of us can remember either reading or even singing this little ditty when we were kids ourselves. Now we can share this childhood memory with the next generation, or in my case, the third generation. I remember how much fun this little silly tune was, but Rashin Kheiriyeh has managed to bring There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly alive in my life and that of my great niece and nephew.
Along with Rashin Kheiriyeh's illustrations thrill readers with their vibrant colors. Take the time to relive a moment from your childhood and help your young readers create a special on of their own.
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The pictures are amusing and full of colour, and although the old lady's stomach is in her intestines it does play well with the picture most people have of where the stomach is and it's funny to see her getting fatter and fatt This was my first time reading this traditional story and I had no idea of what to expect. There was an old lady who swallowed a fly and that is just the beginning of an unusual diet as the old lady continues to eat other animals so they can catch the ones she already ate.
The pictures are amusing and full of colour, and although the old lady's stomach is in her intestines it does play well with the picture most people have of where the stomach is and it's funny to see her getting fatter and fatter as she swallows all the animals.
The final was unexpected and although some may say gruesome in Portuguese folklore it's not uncommon for fairytales to have this kind of raw ending so I didn't see it as upsetting just unexpected. Of course one has to think of the child at hand as some are more prone to be chocked than others but I would like say that the one I read it to laughed and found it funny.
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I remember reading this book as a kid and I believe K has read this book as well in school. So I know he enjoys laughing at the lady who swallowed all the animals.
The only reason I am giving this book a 4 rating is because one it didn't work well with my nook, second when I read it on the computer I could barely read the words. They were way to small and so I would recommend the publisher check on the formatting before making this boo
I remember reading this book as a kid and I believe K has read this book as well in school. So I know he enjoys laughing at the lady who swallowed all the animals.
The only reason I am giving this book a 4 rating is because one it didn't work well with my nook, second when I read it on the computer I could barely read the words. They were way to small and so I would recommend the publisher check on the formatting before making this book published.
K's thought on the book was that it was funny she swallowed all the animals and that when she died she became a ghost.
The story is funny as we see what animals the lady will be swallowing to get rid of the animal before that one. The pictures were illustrated well enough that it would capture the attention of the kids reading the story. The ending is different from what I remember from the original which makes the book different.
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It's the nursery rhyme with the harsh ending. It's a child's book with the easily read repetitive refrain of the different insects & animals she ate. There was also a question as to why she ate them.
The spider to eat the fly, the bird to eat the spider, the cat to eat the bird, etc. Of course after the dog, cow & horse, her stomach exploded & she died. Th
I received an e-copy of There was an old lady who swallowed a fly by Rashin from NetGalley for fair review. I gave it an almost four star. It's the nursery rhyme with the harsh ending. It's a child's book with the easily read repetitive refrain of the different insects & animals she ate. There was also a question as to why she ate them.
The spider to eat the fly, the bird to eat the spider, the cat to eat the bird, etc. Of course after the dog, cow & horse, her stomach exploded & she died. Then all the animals ran free in celebration.
The illustrations were bright & entertaining.
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735...
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We all remember the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a cat, a dog, a cow, and a horse. Now we know how she did it! Rashin s colorful and comedic illustrations take you mid-gulp to mid-belly as the animals are swallowed whole. Her devoted cat tries to help: Stop! Don t eat it. Try this! But when the old lady grabs the cat it s every beast for itself: Eat the dog! And when the old lady cheers: Catch it! the critters leap into action to catch the one that was swallowed befo
Book description:We all remember the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a cat, a dog, a cow, and a horse. Now we know how she did it! Rashin s colorful and comedic illustrations take you mid-gulp to mid-belly as the animals are swallowed whole. Her devoted cat tries to help: Stop! Don t eat it. Try this! But when the old lady grabs the cat it s every beast for itself: Eat the dog! And when the old lady cheers: Catch it! the critters leap into action to catch the one that was swallowed before."
REVIEW:
5*****
This version of There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Rashin is so wonderfully ridiculous there is no way not to love it. The story is about the same hilarious mess as always, but the illustrations will have young and old readers alike rolling on the floors holding their sides.
HILARIOUS rhyme full of fun and hilarity.
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The story of the Old Lady is always a hit with preschoolers, I think it's the repetition and the silliness. Kheiriyeh's rendition is incredibly well done. There are speech bubbles for many of the animals which make it great for readalouds and getting students involved in the storytelling. What makes it stand out is the bright and bold colors. There is a page depicting the animals in the Old Lady's stomach --- yet i
I received an eARC copy of this book from the publisher. Here is my honest review.The story of the Old Lady is always a hit with preschoolers, I think it's the repetition and the silliness. Kheiriyeh's rendition is incredibly well done. There are speech bubbles for many of the animals which make it great for readalouds and getting students involved in the storytelling. What makes it stand out is the bright and bold colors. There is a page depicting the animals in the Old Lady's stomach --- yet it is done in a cheery way that is not gross at all.
As a teacher, I would definitely buy this edition to pair with other copies that I own. I think it would be great fun to do a unit study on art and how illustrators use different techniques and mediums to portray the same story. This story in general is terrific for sequencing as well.
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The book is sure to make most kids giggle, though.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
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Gosh! I didn't know whether I should laugh or eeeww-ing after I finished reading this. Hahahaha...
I guess I've never read something like this for a children book before. The whole idea was entertaining but also....mmm... * I can't find words to describe it.
Maybe I should let my nieces and nephews read it and see what they think about it. :D
Overall, I really really loved the illustration and the idea of the story.
I might buy it for myself. :D
*thank you very much to the publisher for providi
*blankGosh! I didn't know whether I should laugh or eeeww-ing after I finished reading this. Hahahaha...
I guess I've never read something like this for a children book before. The whole idea was entertaining but also....mmm... * I can't find words to describe it.
Maybe I should let my nieces and nephews read it and see what they think about it. :D
Overall, I really really loved the illustration and the idea of the story.
I might buy it for myself. :D
*thank you very much to the publisher for providing the e-ARC via Net Galley.
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I'm not really a huge fan of any of the "old lady who swallowed a..." books, but this one by far is my least favorite. I have a sense of humor, but to me there is nothing funny about someone who swallows things until they...die? I just find that completely unnecessary in a childrens book. My daughter didn't enjoy this either, so we
I received There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley, NorthSouth Books Inc, and Rashin Kheiriyeh.I'm not really a huge fan of any of the "old lady who swallowed a..." books, but this one by far is my least favorite. I have a sense of humor, but to me there is nothing funny about someone who swallows things until they...die? I just find that completely unnecessary in a childrens book. My daughter didn't enjoy this either, so we won't be rereading this.
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This is a classic story - one I remember from my youth. The woman who swallowed a fly...and then proceeded to swallow a multitude of animals to eat the previous one.
The one thing that stands out in this book is the new illustrations. Hilarious, full-colour adaptions of this story that only add to the reading of this classic story.
Recommended
Paul
ARH
Reviewed in exchange for a preview Kindle copy.
I received a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute take on a traditional rhyme. The illustrations were vibrant and exciting and the cat! The cat was the best part!
It's easy, fun and bound to make old and young smile. A worthy collection to any family library.
This was a cute take on a traditional rhyme. The illustrations were vibrant and exciting and the cat! The cat was the best part!
It's easy, fun and bound to make old and young smile. A worthy collection to any family library.
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