There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost!

Written by Lucille Colandro · Illustrated by Jared Lee

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

Why did the Old Lady swallow a ghost and more? Discover the mystery!

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32 pages· 317 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD380L· AR ~2.7 · ~0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

The Old Lady is at it again, swallowing a ghost, a mask, and more bizarre items. What could possibly compel her to gulp down such a spooky assortment? With each gulp, the mystery deepens, and young readers are invited to unravel the hilarious and puzzling reasons behind her peculiar appetite. Dive into this rhyming adventure filled with whimsical illustrations and unexpected twists. Can you guess what she'll swallow next and why?

From the publisher

You won’t believe why the Old Lady swallowed a ghost, a mask, a spider, a flashlight, a cloak, some crows, and a potion!There was an old lady who swallowed a ghost. I don’t know why she swallowed a ghost but she didn’t boast. Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this is the latest book in the Old Lady series that’s perfect for young readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
317
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD380L
AR book level
~2.7
AR points
~0.5
Themes & topics
The author

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The series

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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~K
Publication
First published
July 6, 2021
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338668292

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