In "There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark!" by Lucille Colandro, the whimsical tale follows an old mermaid who swallows a series of increasingly larger sea creatures, starting with a shark. As she indulges in her peculiar appetite, the story unfolds with vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, capturing the magic of the underwater world. Each creature she swallows brings its own fun twists and turns, leading to a delightful crescendo. The story is not only entertaining but also conveys messages about friendship and the consequences of one's choices, making it a charming read for children and adults alike. [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 4-8 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Scholastic US .

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.