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Old Jelly's Egg-laying Cow

By Martin Waddell

Adjectives

humorous imaginative playful surprising

Genres

Humour Animals Fantasy

What is Old Jelly's Egg-laying Cow about?

Old Jelly has a very unusual cow. Instead of giving milk, she lays eggs! At first, nobody believes Old Jelly’s astonishing story, but the strange eggs soon cause a stir around the farm. As everyone tries to understand this remarkable cow, surprises and comic confusion follow. With its playful idea, lively characters and simple, patterned language, this humorous story invites young readers to enjoy an imaginative farmyard adventure while building confidence with reading.

About the author

Martin Waddell is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many wonderful books for children. He is best known for his gentle and heart-warming stories like 'Owl Babies' and 'Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?'. Martin's books are enjoyed by children all over the world and are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Edition published

1998

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