There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!

Written by Lucille Colandro · Illustrated by Jared Lee

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

An old lady swallows a series of animals in an attempt to catch a fly.

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32 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD380L
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In a whimsical twist on a classic tale, an old lady swallows a fly, a spider, and more, all to create a home brimming with unexpected pets. With each gulp, the mystery deepens—what will she swallow next? This playful story, filled with rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, invites young readers to join the fun and discover the surprising outcome. Dive into this wacky adventure and see how the old lady's peculiar appetite turns into a delightful menagerie. Perfect for curious minds and lovers of the unexpected!

From the publisher

The bestselling Old Lady series finally delivers its own version of the original, classic song: THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY!It’s the Old Lady as you’ve never seen her before! Now she’s swallowing animals from the classic story…to create a home full of lovable pets!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this is the original song young readers know and love with a wacky twist. The perfect story to read all year long!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
320
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD380L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165165
Publication
Published
August 26, 2014
Publisher
Cartwheel Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545682923

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