I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Drum

Have you ever had a song stuck inside your head? Did that song make you dream of faraway places, or maybe even start you humming or dancing around the room? This is exactly how the Old Lady feels when she swallows the different instruments, each with its own distinct sound. I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Drum is an 889-word picture book that will engage children’s imaginations as they learn about the four types of classroom instruments (woods, metals, skins, and shakers) and their history. The Old Lady’s dress changes on each page to reflect the instrument’s country of origin, and the text may be sung to the tune of “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.” Rhyming words, sequencing, repetition, and colorful artwork help the reader discover what happens when the Old Lady begins to hum!