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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!
By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)
Part of the There Was an Old Lady series
An old lady swallows a series of animals in an attempt to catch a fly.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 835 ratings
32 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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