There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark!

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Scholastic's bestselling Old Lady stars in a brand-new adventure series for beginning readers chock-full of hilarious laughs and fun facts!There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark. I don't know why she swallowed a shark, but it left no mark!Scholastic's bestselling Old Lady is starring in a brand-new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin-off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Mermaid, travels down into the ocean, and swallows a shark . . . and a squid, and a fish, and an eel, and a crab, and a sea star, and a clam . . . Why? Well, it was fun to cram her mouth with a clam! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about the creatures down under for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded sea creature back matter and a search-and-find game at the end, this Old Mermaid is making quite a splash!

Is There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark! appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A whimsical, educational picture book featuring a mermaid version of the classic Old Lady character who swallows various sea creatures in a silly cumulative tale. Perfect for early readers with fun facts about ocean animals and no scary content.

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