The Book Fairy

About The Book Fairy

A career Children’s Librarian, the Book Fairy (a.k.a. kittenpie) has worked in library systems in both New York and Toronto. She’s thrilled to have another place to share the books she loves without creeping people out the way she does at the bookstore.

Apparently, Flies Are Poison

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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Created by Jeremy Holmes
Audience: children or adults, aged 3+
Available: www.chapters.indigo.ca

If you thought the Addams Family seemed like great neighbours and hate it when the gruesome parts of fairy tales are excised, this book is for you. An incredible detailed and slightly twisted series of illustrations shows what is going on in The Old Lady's stomach during this classic children's song, culminating in her demise, complete with eyes closing. Hilariously creepy!

If you just need to see this for yourself, check out this video trailer!

The cherry on top: a CONTEST!
Amuse your child and horrify your friends with a copy of your own! Login and tell us about your favourite questionable children's book in the comments for a chance to WIN one (1) copy of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. (Click here for full contest rules.)

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