There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! cover

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!

Author: Colandro, Lucille

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 351
Points per Word 0.001425
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The old lady is at it again, and this time she is swallowing a turkey.

Quick Summary

Kids who already love the goofy rhyme of the old lady swallowing a fly will get a kick out of this Thanksgiving-themed twist: she gobbles up a turkey, then a whole parade of side dishes, and the story builds in the same silly, cumulative way. The text is short and punchy, with just enough repetition to give new readers confidence, and the bright, cartoon-style illustrations add plenty of humor that makes the ridiculous premise feel fun rather than scary. It works great as a read-aloud for early elementary classrooms or a quick bedtime story that still packs a laugh, especially when the old lady's final "burp" of the entire feast lands. Parents can feel good about the gentle, wholesome tone no dark surprises just a light-hearted, gross-out moment that kids find hilarious. If you enjoy this one, the original "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!" is a natural next read for the same brand of silly, repeatable fun.