There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Truck
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2022 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Truck

By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

Why did the old lady swallow a truck? Discover the hilarious reason!

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32 pages· 337 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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In this uproarious tale, an old lady swallows a truck, followed by a bizarre assortment of items. From tires to tools, nothing seems to get stuck. What could possibly compel her to devour such oddities? With each gulp, the mystery deepens, and young readers will be captivated by the whimsical rhymes and lively illustrations. Dive into this laugh-out-loud adventure and uncover the surprising reason behind her peculiar appetite!

From the publisher

A hysterical installment of the beloved Old Lady series!There was an old lady who swallowed a truck. I don’t know why she swallowed a truck but it didn’t get stuck. You won’t believe why the Old Lady swallowed a truck, a tire, a chain, some wood, some metal, some tools, and some screws!Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this volume is sure to be a hit with young readers!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
337
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD290L
Themes & topics
Books about transportationBooks about cars and trucksBooks about playgroundsBooks about nonsense verse
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
514469
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338832020

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