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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell!

by Lucille Colandro Publisher: CARTWHEEL BOOKS

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A Christmas twist on a familiar song

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A Christmas twist on a familiar song

Lucille Colandro recasts the cumulative “There Was an Old Lady” song as a Christmas story, with the old lady swallowing a growing assortment of holiday items, from a bell and gifts to a sleigh and reindeer. Rhyming text and humorous illustrations carry the sequence, which turns toward Santa’s arrival when she hears his familiar greeting. The song-based structure gives the book a clear read-aloud rhythm, while its festive objects and escalating list make the action easy to follow across its 32 pages.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children ages 4–8 who enjoy rhyming picture books
  • Families looking for a Christmas-themed read-aloud
  • Children familiar with cumulative songs and playful repetition

Themes

Christmas and holiday traditionsCumulative song structureHumor and repetition

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Book overview

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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