The Lady with the Alligator Purse
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1998

The Lady with the Alligator Purse

Written by Mary Ann Hoberman · Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Part of the Sing-Along Stories series

Discover a song with hilarious new lyrics and vibrant illustrations.

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24 pages
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Dive into a world where familiar tunes transform with hilarious new lyrics and vibrant illustrations. This picture book invites families to sing, laugh, and play together, making reading a joyful experience for all ages. Will these outrageous rhymes become your new favorite sing-along?

From the publisher

Children’s Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman’s bestselling Sing-Along Stories are perfect for reading together, with over one million copies sold in all formats. You know the song, but you’ve never heard it like this! A familiar melody with uproariously funny new lyrics are presented alongside bright, zany illustrations in this picture book that includes music, stories, and games. These outrageous rhymes will appeal to reluctant readers, eager readers, silly readers, and the whole family together!

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Board
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
Books about alligators and crocodiles
What readers & critics say

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4.1

out of 7

4.3

An adaptation of the school-yard jump rope or clapping song "Miss Lucy Had A Baby," the illustrations are cute, spunky and add a dynamic feel to the book. The text is pretty minimal and standard, but with great rhythm (what else would you expect from a jump rope song?) and it's a quick read.

Marmee

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~0.1
F&P level
~A
Publication
Published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
LB Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316930741

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