In "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!" by Lucille Colandro, a whimsical twist on the classic tale unfolds as an adventurous old lady unexpectedly swallows a bat. As the story progresses, she continues to consume all sorts of Halloween-themed creatures and items, including a ghost, a spider, and a pumpkin. Each swallow leads to humorous and unexpected consequences, showcasing a delightful blend of rhymes and playful illustrations. The lively narrative and engaging repetitions make it a fun read-aloud for children, capturing the festive spirit of Halloween and encouraging participation as young readers guess what she’ll swallow next. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called There Was an Old Lad .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Turtleback Books .

Lucille Colandro has written many books for children including the There Was An Old Lady series illustrated by Jared Lee. Jared Lee has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers. He has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and others. He lives in Ohio with his wife and a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, ducks, and a few unknown creatures.