In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows some snow, a pipe, some coal, a hat, a stick, and a scarf.

A selection of nonsense verses, each beginning with the phrase "There was an old. . ." or "There was a young. . .," with photographic illustrations.

A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of items related to Easter, including an egg, a basket, and jellybeans.

"Spring is in the air, and everyone's favorite old lady is ready to celebrate! That zany old lady is back-- and with a serious case of spring fever! This time she's swallowing items to make the most of the season with a beautiful garden! With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page-- a wacky story for the first day of spring!"--Publisher's description.

Presents a retelling of the classic tale in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly.

In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter, and other items associated with Valentine's Day.

Set on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme describes the silly consequences of an old woman's fishy diet.

After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.

Presents a collection of puns and rhymes where birds, beasts, vegetables, and flowers have been scrambled together to create never-seen-before creatures.

A collection of tongue twisters that is "an amusing exercise for beginning readers.