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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!

Lucille Colandro

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!

There was an old lady who swallowed a rose.

I don't know why she swallowed the rose,

but that's how it goes.

The Old Lady is swallowing a rose, some lace, some glitter, and more...to make a special gift for her Valentine! With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.

Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:

  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cactus!
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!
  • and more!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
  • Publish Date: Nov 1st, 2012
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.70in - 7.60in - 0.10in - 0.15lb
  • EAN: 9780545352239
  • Recommended age: 03-05
  • Categories: Humorous StoriesHolidays & Celebrations - Valentine's Day

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.