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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
By Simms Taback
Discover the chaos inside the old lady who swallowed a fly.
36 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Peek inside the chaos of an old lady's stomach as she swallows a fly, a spider, and more. This inventive take on a classic poem reveals the unexpected and whimsical world within, leaving you to wonder what she'll swallow next and why. Experience the familiar tale with a fresh, eye-popping twist that will captivate and amuse readers of all ages.
From the publisher
An old favorite as you’ve never seen it before!
Everyone knows the song about the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a bird, and even worse, but who’s ever seen what’s going on inside the old lady’s stomach? With this inventive die-cut artwork, Simms Tabak gives us a rollicking, eye-popping version of the well-loved poem.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- Words
- 375
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD320L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 173385
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1997
- First published
- January 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780670869398
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