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There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat!

Name: There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat!
ISBN: 9780439819855

By Lucille Colandro

What will the old lady swallow next as her spooky Halloween rhyme grows stranger?

funny · spooky · rhythmic · playful

Genres

Humour Horror/Spooky Poetry/Verse

What is There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat! about?

When an old lady swallows a bat, things quickly become strange and spooky. She goes on to swallow an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones and even a wizard. With each new creature or object, the rhyming story grows more surprising and amusing. Children can join in with the repeated pattern, guess what might be swallowed next and enjoy the lively Halloween adventure. This playful twist on a familiar cumulative rhyme ends with an unexpected surprise.

About the author

Lucille Colandro is a popular author best known for her funny and imaginative 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a...' series. Her books make children laugh with their playful rhymes and surprising stories. Lucille enjoys creating stories that spark curiosity and help young readers discover a love for books and reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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