There's a new gym teacher at school and a little boy imagines him to be a real monster until he sees him in person and realizes he is a regular, likeable person.
Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a chick and a series of other strange items before encountering a large surprise.
After relating all of the horrible things the school custodian, Fester Smudge, is known to have done, a student whose locker won't open needs Mr. Smudge's help.
"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed some leaves, a shirt, a pumpkin, a pole, some pants, a rope, and some hay! Read this book to find out"--P. [4] of cover.
This collection of 40 back-to-school tales from Scholastic Storybook Treasures is perfect for kids and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life.