There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2024 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Worm!

By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

An old lady swallows a worm, sparking a wild Earth Day adventure.

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32 pages· 354 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Join the quirky old lady as she embarks on an Earth Day escapade, swallowing a worm, dirt, a flower, and more! Each gulp leads to unexpected surprises and giggles. What will she swallow next, and why? This playful twist on a classic rhyme promises laughter and curiosity for young readers, inviting them to guess the next bizarre item on her menu. Dive into this whimsical tale and discover the peculiar journey of the old lady who just can't stop swallowing!

From the publisher

Celebrate Earth Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a worm.I don’t know why she swallowed the worm, but she started to squirm!The Old Lady is back and this time she’s swallowing a worm, some dirt, a flower, a bee, a bird…and more! This Earth Day-themed twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all young readers, both old and new!Also in the There Was an Old Lady series: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!and more!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
354
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD360L
Themes & topics
Books about agingBooks about the environmentBooks about wormsBooks about science and natureBooks about girls and women
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
523020
Publication
Published
February 6, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338879131

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