--- product_id: 25870678 title: "There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie (Picture Kelpies)" price: "€ 75.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/25870678-there-was-a-wee-lassie-who-swallowed-a-midgie-picture store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie (Picture Kelpies) **Price:** € 75.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie (Picture Kelpies) - **How much does it cost?** € 75.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/25870678-there-was-a-wee-lassie-who-swallowed-a-midgie-picture) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A funny Scottish twist on a much-loved rhyme. "There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie. I don't know why she swallowed the midgie, So teeny and squidgy!" In this hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme, the wee lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favorite creatures to catch that peskie midgie -- including a puffin, a Scottie dog, a seal and even Nessie! After all that, she can't still be hungry. Can she? Kate McLelland's funny, engaging illustrations bring to life this uniquely Scottish version of a classic rhyme. Review: Great for learning Scots - I've been ordering kids' books written in Scots to help me learn the language. (I read them along with an English/Scots dictionary.) This book was fun. There is also a Scots language version of the first Harry Potter book that I'm reading; however, the reading level is quite a bit higher than this book, which I'm guessing is written at about a first-grade level. Review: A fun book with beautiful illustrations! - I bought this book for my grandchildren. They all know the rhyme “There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly”, and as their grandfather is part Scottish, I thought this book might be a good way to share their Scottish heritage with them. The book didn’t disappoint. The wee lassie swallows all kinds of Scottish animals and birds, and unlike the old lady, the wee lassie gets a happy ending. It’s a fun read and the illustrations are beautiful. I liked how the wee lassie’s stomach was made to look like a house as well—such a clever idea. While the book doesn’t set out to teach Scottish vocabulary, my grandchildren now know what lassies, midgies, and lochs are, and it has definitely made them curious about Scotland. I’d recommend it for most children from 3-7 years, regardless of whether or not they have an interest in Scotland. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,517,895 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #704 in Children's Europe Books #732 in Nursery Rhymes #1,525 in Poetry for Early Learning | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 361 Reviews | ## Images ![There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie (Picture Kelpies) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DX9hxNFEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for learning Scots *by G***D on August 21, 2024* I've been ordering kids' books written in Scots to help me learn the language. (I read them along with an English/Scots dictionary.) This book was fun. There is also a Scots language version of the first Harry Potter book that I'm reading; however, the reading level is quite a bit higher than this book, which I'm guessing is written at about a first-grade level. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun book with beautiful illustrations! *by M***T on July 4, 2014* I bought this book for my grandchildren. They all know the rhyme “There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly”, and as their grandfather is part Scottish, I thought this book might be a good way to share their Scottish heritage with them. The book didn’t disappoint. The wee lassie swallows all kinds of Scottish animals and birds, and unlike the old lady, the wee lassie gets a happy ending. It’s a fun read and the illustrations are beautiful. I liked how the wee lassie’s stomach was made to look like a house as well—such a clever idea. While the book doesn’t set out to teach Scottish vocabulary, my grandchildren now know what lassies, midgies, and lochs are, and it has definitely made them curious about Scotland. I’d recommend it for most children from 3-7 years, regardless of whether or not they have an interest in Scotland. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful Word Play *by B***2 on September 7, 2014* There Was a Wee Lassie is sure to bring a smile to children's faces as they memorize and repeat this Scottish version of a familiar favorite. Tension builds as the lassie swallows one animal after the other--all Scottish ones, of course. Meanwhile the right-hand spreads show the lassie's interior plumbing -- with strange antics going on inside that will delight young readers. Then the lassie reaches the Nessie. But can the Loch Ness Monster solve the problem? Read this delightful rhyme to find out. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/25870678-there-was-a-wee-lassie-who-swallowed-a-midgie-picture](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/25870678-there-was-a-wee-lassie-who-swallowed-a-midgie-picture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-06-11*