ublished by Chronicle Books /// There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly presents a quirky, visually striking version of the classic children's rhyme. Shaped like a slim tie-box, the book features an old lady who swallows a series of increasingly larger and more bizarre creatures in an attempt to solve the problems caused by the previous animals. The book's design adds a unique twist, with eyes at the top of the cover peering through plastic-covered spectacles, creating an engaging and slightly eerie effect. As the story reaches its humorous and inevitable conclusion—"She died of course" after swallowing a horse—the eyes shut, adding a comic surprise that delights readers. This inventive approach makes the traditional rhyme both more engaging and visually memorable.

{ accolades } 2009 Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition, 2009 Communication Arts Illustration Annual, New York Times Book Review, 2009 BolognaRagazzi Award, Opera Prima