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There Was an Old Bloke Who Swallowed a Present

By P. Crumble
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In There Was an Old Bloke Who Swallowed a Present, the tale humorously follows an old man as he engulfs a series of festive and unusual Christmas items. The sequence of his increasingly outrageous swallowing adventures keeps young readers giggling, all set against a backdrop of imaginative illustrations that accompany this playful holiday story, inspired by a classic nursery rhyme.
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous spins on classic tales, featuring a quirky old bloke swallowing a series of silly items. It's a fun and engaging read for children who delight in catchy rhymes and laugh-out-loud illustrations, making it perfect for a playful storytime.

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There was an old bloke who swallowed a present. I don’t know why he swallowed a present ... Now that’s not pleasant! The old bloke has swallowed one of Santa’s resents! Keep an eye on your Christmas tree and guard your stockings, because now he’s on the hunt for more Christmas snacks!

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There was an old bloke who swallowed a present. I don’t know why he swallowed a present ... Now that’s not pleasant!

The old bloke has swallowed one of Santa’s presents! Keep an eye on your Christmas tree and guard your stockings, because now he’s on the hunt for more Christmas snacks!

There Was an Old Bloke Who Swallowed a Present is a delightful and whimsical tale that brings festive fun and chaos into your home this Christmas season.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760158224

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Louis Shea
  • Illustrated by Louis Shea

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 24

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