I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello

This shy fellow, a wallflower, swallows a cello, followed by many more musical instruments, until at last he burps, belches, and bellows. Imagine how the instruments make music this way. Using her love of words and music, Barbara S. Garriel has created a zany and wild new look at an old favorite, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,and added a surprise ending. John O'Brien's wacky and imaginative illustrations bring the read-aloud book to life. Nominated for the EB White Read Aloud Program.

Barbara S. Garriel has written songs and published 14 nonfiction and fiction books for elementary and middle school readers, and resource manuals for teachers. Using her background as an educator and her gift for storytelling, she inspires students to share her enthusiasm for language, music, and nature. Barbara earned a bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and a master's degree from Teachers College of Columbia University.

John O'Brien has illustrated more than ninety books. His cartoons appear in the New Yorker and other publications. He is the only banjo- and concertina-playing children's book illustrator who is also senior lieutenant in the North Wildwood, New Jersey, Beach Patrol. He lives in Delran, New Jersey.