In "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell!" by Lucille Colandro, the whimsical tale follows the familiar pattern of the old lady who swallows increasingly absurd objects. This time, as Christmas approaches, she ingests a series of holiday items, including a bell, a wreath, and even Santa! Each addition leads to humorous and chaotic consequences, delighting young readers. The story combines vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text, making it a festive and engaging read-aloud experience. Children will enjoy the repetition and surprise as they discover what the old lady will swallow next in her holiday adventure! [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.

This book was published in 2008 by Scholastic .

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.