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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!
By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)
Part of the There Was an Old Lady series
An old lady swallows odd items for a mysterious Valentine's gift.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 802 ratings
32 pages· 338 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join the quirky old lady on a whimsical Valentine's Day as she swallows a rose, lace, and glitter. What peculiar gift is she crafting for her valentine? With rhymes and humor, this adventure promises surprises and laughter. Discover the unexpected in this playful twist on a classic tale.
From the publisher
Our favorite lady is back and hungry for Valentine’s Day treats!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine’s Day. Now she’s swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine’s Day adventure.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 338
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD370L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 167591
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2012
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545352239
- LCCN
- 2012003323
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