There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!

By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

A quirky old lady swallows a series of increasingly large objects.

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32 pages· 354 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Join the quirky old lady as she swallows a turkey, a ball, a hat, and more bizarre items. What could possibly be her reason? Dive into this hilarious Thanksgiving adventure and uncover the mystery behind her unusual appetite. With each turn of the page, the stakes rise, and the list of swallowed items grows. Can you guess what she'll gulp down next? This lively, rhyming tale promises laughter and surprises, making it a delightful seasonal read for curious minds.

From the publisher

The old lady is at it again, and this time she’s swallowing a Turkey . . . she’s always been quirky! You won’t believe why this old lady swallowed a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty! Read this book and find out why!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
354
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD400L
Themes & topics
Books about ThanksgivingBooks about folk songsBooks about holidaysBooks about turkeysBooks about aging
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
184238
Publication
Published
August 30, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545931908

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