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I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

By Barbara S. Garriel
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Barbara S. Garriel
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Barbara S. Garriel
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Barbara S. Garriel
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Barbara S. Garriel
Illustrated by John O’Brien

By Barbara S. Garriel
Illustrated by John O’Brien

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Paperback $11.99

Sep 01, 2012 | ISBN 9781590789469 | 5-7 years

Hardcover $17.99

Apr 01, 2004 | ISBN 9781590780435 | 5-7 years

Ebook $8.99

Oct 13, 2020 | ISBN 9781635924909 | 5-7 years

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    About I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

    Perfect for any young reader interested in music, families who love music, and a must-have staple for music classrooms, this funny picture book is an amusing introduction to the instruments in an orchestra, featuring clever rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
     
    Meet a shy fellow! He’s hard to notice, but he’s right at the side of the room listening to a duet for cello and viola. But look again — our shy fellow suddenly has an urge to swallow a HUGE cello, which is precisely what he does. And he doesn’t stop there! He also swallows a harp, a saxophone, and a fiddle while trying to satisfy his voracious appetite for musical instruments. But when he swallows a teensy, tiny, little bitty bell, you won’t believe what happens! In this take-off on a classic children’s song, kids will laugh out loud and learn all about musical instruments with this story that’s a melodious mix of fun and frivolity.

    About I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

    Perfect for any young reader interested in music, families who love music, and a must-have staple for music classrooms, this funny picture book is an amusing introduction to the instruments in an orchestra, featuring clever rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
     
    Meet a shy fellow! He’s hard to notice, but he’s right at the side of the room listening to a duet for cello and viola. But look again — our shy fellow suddenly has an urge to swallow a HUGE cello, which is precisely what he does. And he doesn’t stop there! He also swallows a harp, a saxophone, and a fiddle while trying to satisfy his voracious appetite for musical instruments. But when he swallows a teensy, tiny, little bitty bell, you won’t believe what happens! In this take-off on a classic children’s song, kids will laugh out loud and learn all about musical instruments with this story that’s a melodious mix of fun and frivolity.

    About I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

    Perfect for any young reader interested in music, families who love music, and a must-have staple for music classrooms, this funny picture book is an amusing introduction to the instruments in an orchestra, featuring clever rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
     
    Meet a shy fellow! He’s hard to notice, but he’s right at the side of the room listening to a duet for cello and viola. But look again — our shy fellow suddenly has an urge to swallow a HUGE cello, which is precisely what he does. And he doesn’t stop there! He also swallows a harp, a saxophone, and a fiddle while trying to satisfy his voracious appetite for musical instruments. But when he swallows a teensy, tiny, little bitty bell, you won’t believe what happens! In this take-off on a classic children’s song, kids will laugh out loud and learn all about musical instruments with this story that’s a melodious mix of fun and frivolity.

    About Barbara S. Garriel

    Barbara S. Garriel lives in Bayville, New York.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien also is the author and illustrator of Mother Hubbard’s Christmas, which Booklist calls “a yuk-filled read-aloud.” John is also a cartoonist for many magazines and newspapers, most notably The New Yorker, New York Times, and Esquire. He lives in… More about John O’Brien

    About Barbara S. Garriel

    Barbara S. Garriel lives in Bayville, New York.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien also is the author and illustrator of Mother Hubbard’s Christmas, which Booklist calls “a yuk-filled read-aloud.” John is also a cartoonist for many magazines and newspapers, most notably The New Yorker, New York Times, and Esquire. He lives in… More about John O’Brien

    About Barbara S. Garriel

    Barbara S. Garriel lives in Bayville, New York.

    About John O’Brien

    John O’Brien also is the author and illustrator of Mother Hubbard’s Christmas, which Booklist calls “a yuk-filled read-aloud.” John is also a cartoonist for many magazines and newspapers, most notably The New Yorker, New York Times, and Esquire. He lives in… More about John O’Brien

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Paperback | $11.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    Sep 01, 2012 | 32 Pages | 9 x 9 | 5-7 years | ISBN 9781590789469

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    Apr 01, 2004 | 32 Pages | 9 x 9 | 5-7 years | ISBN 9781590780435

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    Oct 13, 2020 | 32 Pages | 5-7 years | ISBN 9781635924909

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