There was an old lady (Scholastic)

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...

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed some leaves and a series of other strange items before encountering a large surprise.

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed some books and a series of other strange items before encountering a large surprise.

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a turkey, a balloon, a horn of plenty, and other items associated with Thanksgiving Day.

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.

Publisher Annotation: You won't believe why the Old Lady swallowed a cactus, sand, a snake, a coyote, sun tan lotion, a canteen, and a parasol! There was an old lady who swallowed a cactus. I don't know why she swallowed a cactus but it took lots of practice.

You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a dragon, a princess, a knight, a castle, a moat, a mermaid, and a book! Read this book to find out.