There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon!

By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

A series of absurd events unfolds as an old lady swallows a series of objects.

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32 pages· 350 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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The old lady is back, and she's swallowing holiday items like a spoon and a bowl while humming festive tunes. What could possibly be her reason? Dive into this whimsical tale filled with humor and surprises, and uncover the mystery behind her unusual appetite. Perfect for a holiday read-aloud, this story promises laughter and a delightful twist!

From the publisher

A gingerbread-themed companion to the beloved Old Lady series!The old lady is at it again, and this time she’s swallowing a spoon… while humming a holiday tune! You won’t believe why this old lady swallowed a spoon, a bowl, some flour, a pan, and more! Read this book and find out why! With funny illustrations and hilarious text, this read-aloud is sure to become a Christmas treat!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
350
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD280L
Themes & topics
Books about ChristmasBooks about Christmas and adventBooks about folk songsBooks about nonsense verseBooks about absurdism
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The series

The There Was an Old Lady series

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.2
F&P level
~I
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338668322

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