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There was an old lady (Scholastic)

Author:
Colandro, Lucille
 
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Star rating for There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow!
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5 stars
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A new twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. This cold lady is swallowing everything from snow, to a pipe, some coal, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text, funny illustrations, and a hilarious ending, this lively version will appeal to young readers everywhere.
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Star rating for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell!
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4.5 stars
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A wacky new Christmas version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!This 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...
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed a chick!
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5 stars
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Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a chick and a lot of other strange creatures.
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed some leaves!
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4 stars
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"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed some leaves, a shirt, a pumpkin, a pole, some pants, a rope, and some hay! Read this book to find out!"--P. [4] of cover.
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed a clover!
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5 stars
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"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a clover, a daisy, a butterfly, a bird, a pot, some gold, and a fiddle"-- Cover verso.
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed some books!
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4 stars
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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 a variety of items related to school, including books, a ruler, and chalk.
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed a fly!
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5 stars
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Presents a retelling of the classic tale in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly.
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed a turkey!
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4 stars
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"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!"--Publisher.
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Star rating for There was an old lady who swallowed a bat!
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4.5 stars
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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 twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all young listeners and readers!
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Star rating for There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark!
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5 stars
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In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, a mermaid swims through the ocean swallowing various marine animals, starting with a shark, while two children ask questions and comment on the different creatures.
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Star rating for There was an old pirate who swallowed a map!
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5 stars
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In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, a pirate swallows a treasure map, while two children lead the reader through the adventure which becomes a ride at the amusement park.

12.  There was an old lady who swallowed a cactus!

 
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13.  There was an old lady who swallowed a ghost!

 
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Star rating for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon
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The bestselling Old Lady series is back...with a magical twist!

The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a princess, a dragon, and a knight...to create a classic fairytale!

With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this lively song will appeal to readers both old and new. A perfect year-round read!