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Books in There Was an Old Lad series

  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared D. Lee

    Paperback (Cartwheel Books, Jan. 1, 2010)
    A wacky new Easter version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!This time, the hungry old lady swallows a chick, some straw, an egg, some candy, a basket, and a bow! And just as she's hopping and skipping along, who should she meet but the Easter Bunny! Watch what happens when she trips, with amazing results!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Easter!
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Paperback (Cartwheel Books, Jan. 1, 2012)
    There was an Old Lady who swallowed things over and over, and now she's come back to swallow a clover!She's back! That lovely old lady has returned just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make the perfect rainbow to hide a pot of gold.
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Board book (Cartwheel Books, July 25, 2017)
    In this spooky version of the classic rhyme, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu for the Old Lady to swallow. This Halloween-themed twist on the classic song will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!A lively board book edition of the bestselling story book that will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Halloween!
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  • There Was An Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, April 30, 2019)
    Scholastic's bestselling OLD LADY becomes an astronaut in this adventure full of hilarious laughs and fun facts about space -- perfect for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing!There was an old astronaut who swallowed the moon. I don't know why she swallowed the moon. It happened at noon.Scholastic's bestselling OLD LADY returns in this adventure series with a nonfiction twist that will make you laugh AND learn! In this spin-off, the OLD LADY turns into an OLD ASTRONAUT who travels through space, swallowing a moon... along with a star, a planet, a comet, a meteor, a rocket, and a satellite... Why? Well, it went down just right, that bright satellite! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about outer space for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded back matter about the solar system and a search-and-find game at the end, this OLD ASTRONAUT definitely shoots for the stars!
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cow!: A Board Book

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Board book (Scholastic Inc., April 7, 2020)
    You won't believe why the Old Lady swallowed a cow, some hay, a pig, a duck, a horse, a sheep, and a fiddle!There was an old lady who swallowed a cow. I don't know why she swallowed a cow but she did it somehow!The latest addition to Scholastic's bestselling series by Lucille Colandro and Jared Lee is a fully illustrated board book, perfect for the youngest readers.
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  • There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared D. Lee

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Jan. 1, 2012)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A twist on the classic tale of ""There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly"" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of items related to St. Patrick's Day, including a clover, gold, and a fiddle.
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  • There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared D. Lee

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Aug. 30, 2016)
    The old lady is at it again, and this time she's swallowing a Turkey . . . she's always been quirky! You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty! Read this book and find out why! Turtleback binding is a highly durable alternative to a hardcover or paperback book. The comprehensive cover reinforcement process will drastically combat wear and tear, keeping your favorite books in great condition for years to come! Turtleback books are ideal for any reader, or for use in schools or libraries.
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Audio CD (Scholastic, Sept. 1, 2008)
    A wacky new Christmas version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!Format: Paperback book and CDThis time, the hungry old lady swallows a bell, bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer! She's about to swallow a candy cane for dessert, when she hears a jolly "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Santa Claus is waiting for a ride! Watch what happens when she whistles, with amazing results!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Christmastime!NARRATED by Skip Hinnant
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee, Skip Hinnant

    Audio CD (Scholastic Audio Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    This hilarious twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for Halloween fun!FORMAT: Paperback book & CDNARRATOR: Skip HinnantWhat 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 twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all young listeners and readers!
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  • There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Rose!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared D. Lee

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Nov. 1, 2012)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter, and other items associated with Valentine's Day.
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  • There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Frog!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared D. Lee

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Dec. 30, 2014)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Spring is in the air, and everyone's favorite old lady is ready to celebrate! That zany old lady is back--and with a serious case of spring fever! This time she's swallowing items to make the most of the season...with a beautiful garden! With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a wacky story for the first day of spring!
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Audio CD (Scholastic Audio Books, May 1, 2008)
    A new beach version of of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song and favorite series!Format: Paperback book and CD"There was an old lady who swallowed a shell.I don't know why she swallowed the shell.She didn't tell."You won't believe why this old lady swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! But watch out when she burps, with hilarious results!With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And, there's a surprise ending!NARRATED by Skip Hinnant
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