What reading level is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg?

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg by P. Crumble is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg appropriate for?

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg?

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg is fiction — Childres stories.

Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg have any content warnings?

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg?

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg by P. Crumble is 24 pages.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg

P. Crumble

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed an Egg

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by P. Crumble

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Have you ever wondered why someone would swallow an egg whole? Imagine an old lady with an enormous appetite who’s cooking up a storm and gobbling up more than just breakfast! What wild surprises could she be swallowing next?

Themes

Children's FictionHumorRhyming StoriesAnimalsFood

Quick Assessment

This humorous rhyming story follows an old lady with a huge appetite who swallows an egg and soon finds herself swallowing more unexpected items. Perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages engagement with playful language and repetitive storytelling. There is light, silly content suitable for young children without any concerning themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Lucille Colandro

Level 2 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

24 pages

ISBN: 9781743812365
Pages: 24
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Published: 2017
Type: Fiction

Genres

Childres stories

Subjects

EggsStories in Rhyme