There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books
Written by Lucille Colandro
Illustrated by Jared Lee with watercolor
Published in 2012 by Scholastic
32 pages
Traditional Literature
Believe it or not, this popular story (and all its sequels) have been passed down for generations. Newer versions have come about, and it seems that there is a "there was an old lady" story for every occasion now. These books are fun stories that children are used to and can easily laugh at any day. This book could be used in a variety of ways in the classroom. Sequencing would likely be the go-to way to incorporate this text. It could also be used as an inspiration for writing; students could write their own "old lady" story, complete with illustrations. This could spark their creativity and add interest to writing, especially for students who usually do not enjoy it.
I love these books! I do not think I have ever read this one, but I definitely will now that you shared it. I think this is an awesome book for sequencing. These books make sequencing more fun than just writing down events of a story. These stories help children be creative in their thinking and writing! Thanks for sharing.
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