There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shark!

by Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee (Illustrator)

Overview

Splash into this colorful and hilarious installment of the bestselling Old Lady series! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!

There was an old lady who swallowed a shark.

I don't know why she swallowed a shark,

but there was no bite mark.

The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a shark, a hat, some shades, a boat... and more! This refreshing 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 Rainbow!
• There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost!
• and more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546138556
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	04/21/2026
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

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.