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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! — Content Guide for Parents

By Lucille ColandroScholastic Incorporated2016ISBN 978054593190832 pages
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!

There was an old lady who swallowed a turkey.

I don't know why she swallowed the turkey,

But she's always been quirky!

It's Thanksgiving and this time the Old Lady is swallowing a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty! With hilarious illustrations and a lively rhyme, this is sure to be a seasonal favorite!

Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:

  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!
  • and more!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the quirky actions of an old lady swallowing various items without any depiction of physical harm or conflict. No scary content in the book. The story is whimsical and humorous, designed to entertain children without any frightening elements.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have violence?

    No violence present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the quirky actions of an old lady swallowing various items without any depiction of physical harm or conflict.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is whimsical and humorous, designed to entertain children without any frightening elements.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention other books and general information about the author, but do not provide any evidence of religious themes or practices in the story.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race as a central theme or plot point.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The narrative is suitable for children and does not include any offensive language.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The story is centered around Thanksgiving and does not address environmental issues.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any inappropriate themes or references in the narrative.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have gender roles?

    The book features an elderly female character but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on humorous situations rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results focus on general descriptions and do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in the narrative.

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