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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rainbow!

Lucille Colandro

Go on a colorful ride in this installment of the bestselling Old Lady series! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!

There was an old lady who swallowed a rainbow.

I don't know why she swallowed a rainbow.

Would you like to know?

The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a rainbow, a cloud, some glitter, a cone, a pole... and more! This magical twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all young readers!

Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:

  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost!
  • and more!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Cartwheel Books
  • Publish Date: Jan 7th, 2025
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.70in - 7.80in - 0.10in - 0.20lb
  • EAN: 9781546138525
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Humorous StoriesFantasy - Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical CreaturesImagination & Play

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About the Author

Lucille Colandro has written many books for children, including the bestselling 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.

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Praise for this book

Praise for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rainbow!:

''As per the astoundingly successful formula, the repetitive text is irresistible and the zany art is more than half the fun.'' -- Kirkus