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.

"You want believe why this old lady swallowed a ghost, a mask, a spider, a flashlight, a cloack and some crows! Red this book to find out." --back cover

"There was an old lady who swallowed a cake. I don't know why she swallowed the cake. It was a mistake! Scholastic's Old Lady is more popular than ever, and in celebration she's swallowing a cake... and a candle, and a sign, and some balloons, and a hat, and some gifts. Can you guess why? Consistently topping the USA Today and Bookscan bestseller lists at holiday time, this evergreen Cartwheel series continues to surprise and delight. With a brand-new...

Collects three Christmas stories where through teamwork mice cut down and bring home a giant Christmas tree, a woman swallows bizarre Christmas items, and the toys Santa brings to a house fight the night before Christmas.

"There was an old lady who swallowed a rainbow. I don't know why she swallowed a rainbow. Would you like to know? The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a rainbow, a cloud, some glitter, a cone, a pole... and more!" --publisher's website