There Was an Old Lady | Wyoming Libraries

1) There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2003

Formats

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A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of objects, starting with layers of snow.

2) There was an old astronaut who swallowed the moon!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2019

Formats

eAudiobook, Picture Book, Wonderbook

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In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, an astronaut swallows the Moon and other celestial objects, while two children ask questions about the Solar System and outer space.

3) There was an old lady who swallowed a bat!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2002

Formats

Book, Board Book, eAudiobook

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A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of Halloween creatures, including a bat, owl, cat, ghost, goblin, and even a wizard.

4) There was an old lady who swallowed a bell!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2006

Formats

Audiobook CD, Board Book, eAudiobook, Picture Book

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In a twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," a ravenous old lady swallows a bell, some bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and finally some reindeer.

5) There was an old lady who swallowed a chick!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2009

Formats

Board Book, CD + Book, eAudiobook, Picture Book

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A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of items related to Easter, including an egg, a basket, and jellybeans.

6) There was an old lady who swallowed a shell!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2006

Formats

Book, Board Book, eAudiobook

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"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! Read this book and find out!" -- page 4 of cover.

7) There was an old lady who swallowed some leaves!

Author

Colandro, Lucille

Earliest Publication Date

2010

Formats

Book, CD + Book, eAudiobook

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Our favorite old lady is back and swallowing autumn items! That wild old lady is back swallowing fall-themed items. What can you make from leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and rope? That's right, a scarecrow!