There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!

By Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

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

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32 pages· 321 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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The quirky old lady returns, swallowing leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and rope. As she devours these autumnal items, the mystery unfolds: what is she crafting? Dive into this whimsical tale and discover the unexpected creation perfect for the fall season. Will her peculiar appetite lead to a sneeze or something more surprising? Join the fun and find out!

From the publisher

A twist on the classic tale of “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of elements of autumn, including some leaves, a pumpkin, and some hay.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
321
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD350L
Themes & topics
Books about fallBooks about folk songsBooks about leavesBooks about agingBooks about girls and women
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The series

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
138799
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545241984

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