There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

Written by Lucille Colandro · Illustrated by Jared Lee

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

An old lady swallows a series of strange objects, each one more bizarre than the last.

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32 pages· 292 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD400L
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Bookroo's summary

This Halloween, an old lady embarks on a peculiar feast, swallowing a bat, an owl, a cat, and even a ghost. As her appetite grows, so does the mystery—what will she devour next? Join the whimsical adventure and discover the unexpected surprises in this twist on a classic rhyme. Perfect for those who dare to explore the strange and spooky!

From the publisher

In a Halloween-themed twist on the classic “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”, the old lady manages to swallow a bat, owl, cat, ghost, goblin, and even a wizard. Original.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
292
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD400L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
100632
Publication
Published
August 1, 2005
First published
September 1, 2002
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439737661
LCCN
2002726699
OCLC
61116847

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