There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
Lucille Colandro
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
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
A quirky old lady gobbles up all sorts of autumn treasures, from crunchy leaves to a bright pumpkin and even a bit of rope. Watch how her unusual feast magically turns into a friendly scarecrow just in time for fall fun. Perfect for young readers who love silly surprises and seasonal stories!
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
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545241984
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 323
- Lexile
- 350L
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min