In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, and other things and creatures associated with Halloween.

"You won't believe why this old lady swallowed some leaves, a shirt, a pumpkin, a pole, some pants, a rope, and some hay! Read this book to find out!"--P. [4] of cover.

"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."--

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a clover and a series of other strange items before encountering a large surprise.

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave.

There was an old lady who's ready for school! That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus. Full color.

"The silly old lady is back, and this time dinosaurs are on the menu! Readers will giggle at the silly rhymes while learning fun facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and archeology" --

The Old Lady turns into an Old Mermaid, travels down into the ocean, and swallows a shark . . . and a squid, and a fish, and an eel, and a crab, and a sea star, and a clam . . . Why? Well, it was fun to cram her mouth with a clam! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about the creatures down under for a light take on nonfiction that's perfect for this age. With expanded sea creature...

The old lady is at it again, and this time she's swallowing a spoon... while humming a tune! You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a spoon, a bowl, some flour, a pan, and more! Read this book and find out why!