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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

by Lucille Colandro · 2002

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What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!

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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
HalloweenHalloweenMore like thisLess of thisChristmasChristmasMore like thisLess of this
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funnyfunnyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 28 pages
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