There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe

Written by Chris Ferrie · Illustrated by Susan Batori

A black hole swallows the universe, consuming everything in its path.

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40 pages· 493 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 490L

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Bookroo's summary

In a playful twist on a classic rhyme, a black hole devours the universe, from galaxies to the tiniest particles. With vibrant illustrations and hidden secrets revealed by black light, this tale invites young stargazers to explore the cosmos and ponder the mysteries of creation. What secrets will the universe reveal as it disappears into the void?

From the publisher

Spark creative conversations about celestial beings with this clever parody from the #1 science author for kids! PLUS, use a black light to reveal secret, invisible text and artwork that reverses the story from nothing to the scientific creation of everything! There was a black hole that swallowed the universe. I don’t know why it swallowed the universe—oh well, it couldn’t get worse. There was a black hole that swallowed a galaxy. It left quite a cavity after swallowing that galaxy. It swallowed the galaxies that filled universe. I don’t know why it swallowed the universe—oh well, it couldn’t get worse. Using the familiar rhythm of “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” follow along as the black hole swallows up the universe and everything that exists in it, from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile.

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