There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout!

Written by Teri Sloat · Illustrated by Reynold Ruffins

An old lady swallows the sea's creatures, but can she set them free?

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32 pages· 526 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~460L
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In a whimsical twist on a classic rhyme, an old lady swallows creatures of the Pacific Northwest, from a trout to a walrus. As she consumes the entire sea, the question remains: will the trout find freedom? Dive into this vibrant tale where the familiar meets the fantastical, set against stunning illustrations of nature's wonders.

From the publisher

A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children’s rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist. “There was an old lady who swallowed a troutThat splished and splashed and thrashed about.” Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is something particularly fishy about this old lady . . . Beautiful illustrations in this story capture the scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. The buoyant text jumps along as the old lady swallows a salmon, an otter, a seal, a walrus, and more, until eventually she swallows the entire sea and the trout swims free! With a unique and fascinating setting, this pure flight of fancy gives a fresh look to a familiar poem.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
526
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
65142
Publication
Published
April 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805069006

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