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There Was A Wee Lassie Who Swallowed A Midgie

By Rebecca Colby

Adjectives

humorous rhythmic engaging vibrant

Genres

Animals Humour Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

In this delightful Scottish twist on a classic rhyme, a wee lassie accidentally swallows a midgie. To catch it, she gulps down a series of Scotland's beloved creatures, including a puffin, a Scottie dog, a seal, and even Nessie! Each addition leads to amusing consequences, culminating in a surprising and humorous ending. With rhythmic, tongue-twisting verses and vibrant illustrations, this tale offers a fun and engaging read-aloud experience for young children.

About the author

Rebecca Colby is a British author who loves writing stories and poems for children. She is best known for her picture book 'There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie', which makes children laugh with its funny rhymes. Rebecca enjoys exploring nature and uses her adventures to inspire her exciting and imaginative books.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

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