There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!

by Lucille Colandro illustrated by Jared Lee
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!
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A clever tribute to Valentine's Day, this illustrated rhyme finds the ever-popular lady gobbling up a strange assortment of art supplies!
Scholastic Book
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She opens up her gigantic mouth and tosses in roses, lace, glitter, jewels, and sticky hearts. What could she possibly be up to? With just enough suspense and lots of repeating phrases, this catchy rhyme races readers toward the answer. The laugh-out-loud pictures include all kinds of funny details kids will love discovering.

Part nonsense, part riddle, and all fun, this infectious picture book invites singing along.

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About this Series

Whether this wacky old lady is eating bats (for Halloween), leaves (in fall), or clovers (for St. Patrick's Day), she's sharing what's special about each holiday or tradition in a fun, fresh way. With just enough suspense, the catchy rhymes in these picture books encourage readers to guess their way toward a satisfying ending. Plus, as the old lady gobbles and gobbles and gobbles, new readers get to experience rhyme, repetition, cause and effect, and sequencing—which can boost fluency and vocabulary skills. No wonder so many kids have an enormous appetite for books starring this lovable lady!

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Product Details

    • Grades: PreK - 1
    • Ages: 3 - 6
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 32 pages
  • Dimensions: 8" x 10"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-0-545-35223-9