Arcadia Public Library

"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.

You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a bell, some bows, some gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer!

There was an old lady who swallowed a truck. I don't know why she swallowed a truck but it didn't get stuck. You won't believe why the Old Lady swallowed a truck, a tire, a chain, some wood, some metal, some tools, and some screws!

"You won't believe why the Old Lady swallowed a ghost, a mask, a spider, a flashlight, a cloak, some crows, and a potion! There was an old lady who swallowed a ghost. I don't know why she swallowed a ghost but she didn't boast. Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this Halloween-themed book in the Old Lady series is perfect for young readers"--

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave.

"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!"--

There was an old lady who swallowed a cactus. I don't know why she swallowed a cactus but it took lots of practice.

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter, and other items associated with Valentine's Day.

In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, an astronaut swallows the Moon and other celestial objects, while two children ask questions about the Solar System and outer space.