"There Was an Old Sailor: who swallowed a whale" by Claire Saxby takes a whimsical spin on the classic children's rhyme, introducing readers to an adventurous sailor with an extraordinary appetite. As the old sailor swallows increasingly larger sea creatures, the tale escalates into a humorous and chaotic journey. The vibrant illustrations and playful language invite young readers to imagine the depths of the ocean and the variety of marine life. This engaging story explores themes of curiosity and imagination, making it a delightful read-aloud for children, perfect for sparking their creativity and love for the sea. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2011 by Walker Books Australia .

Claire Saxby is an award-winning and bestselling picture book author. Her previous books with Walker, Big Red Kangaroo and Emu, both illustrated by Graham Byrne, have won numerous awards. Claire lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she works part-time in a bookshop. Find her online at clairesaxby. wordpress. com, on Twitter as @SaxbyClaire, and on Instagram as @clairesaxbyauthor. Mark Jackson and Heather Potter are a husband and wife team who have co-illustrated several books and regularly exhibit their work together. One of Mark's previous books with Walker includes The Truth About Penguins, written by Meg McKinlay. They live in Melbourne, Australia. Find them both online at jackpot-art. com.