There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cactus!
Lucille Colandro
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cactus!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lucille Colandro
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Get ready to giggle as a quirky old lady swallows the most unexpected things, from a prickly cactus to a sneaky snake and even a sun umbrella! Each surprise builds on the last in a fun, rhyming adventure that will keep young readers laughing and guessing. Bright, playful pictures bring this silly tale to life and make it perfect for early readers.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
10/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338726695
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Cartwheel Books
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 341
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy