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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
There Was An Old Monster!
By Rebecca Emberley (Author/Illustrator), Adrian Emberley, Ed Emberley (Author/Illustrator)
A monster swallows creatures to cure a tick-induced stomach ache.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 661 ratings
32 pages· 442 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A monster with a peculiar appetite swallows ants, a lizard, and more, all in a bid to cure a tick-induced stomach ache. But when he attempts to gulp down a lion, things take a wild turn. Will his unusual diet finally bring relief, or will it lead to his downfall? This humorous tale, filled with vibrant illustrations and a catchy tune, promises laughter and surprises at every turn.
From the publisher
A brand-new monster twist–by a Caldecott medalist and his daughter!There was an old monster who swallowed a tickI don’t know why he swallowed that tick’Cause it made him feel sick!When he swallowed some ants, he danced in his pants. He swallowed a lizard, a bat, a jackal, and a bear. Then he tried to swallow a lion . . . ROAR!–Now that monster is no more! Children will laugh along with the funny text, bright bold illustrations, and delightful song (available on the Scholastic website).
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 442
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD430L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 131848
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545101455
- LCCN
- 2008007191
- OCLC
- 225846515
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