"There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!" is a humorous children's story about a peculiar old lady who inexplicably swallows a fly. As the tale unfolds, she continues to swallow increasingly larger animals in an attempt to catch the previous one, leading to a series of silly and absurd events. The cumulative rhyme builds with each animal, creating a playful rhythm that engages young readers. The story culminates in a memorable twist, emphasizing the old lady’s quirky but endearing behavior. It’s a delightful tale that combines repetition, humor, and imaginative illustrations to capture the attention of children. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

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

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 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.