The Story
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!
Author: Lucille Colandro
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781546138549
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 558401 / There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shark!
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/27/2026 pg. 1
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.
Description
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!
Author: Lucille Colandro
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781546138549
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 558401 / There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shark!
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/27/2026 pg. 1
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.
