There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell

Author(s)

Lucille Colandro

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Jared Lee

Publisher

Cartwheel Books

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Release Date

November 01, 2008

ISBN

978-0545043618

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A wacky new Christmas version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!

This time, the hungry old lady swallows a bell, bows, gifts, a sack, a sleigh, and some reindeer! She's about to swallow a candy cane for dessert, when she hears a jolly "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Santa Claus is waiting for a ride! Watch what happens when she whistles, with amazing results!

With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Christmastime!

This is a wonderful companion to Colandro and Lee's other Old Lady books!

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Perfect for Christmas

November 01, 2016

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THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A BELL is a hilarious story of an old women who swallows all types of things. Usually with a theme to the things she’s swallowing, this one is all christmas items and is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. From bells to reindeer, there is nothing the old lady can’t fit in her belly. Based on the “There Was on Old Lady” song this one will have you singing along as you follow the crazy antics of the old lady. With adorable illustrations and a hilarious story line this is one that will have kids cracking up. Although we never do find out why she’s swallowing all these things, it’s hilarious and is the perfect story to read to get you in that Christmas spirit!