There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Birthday Cake!

There was an old lady who swallowed a cake. I don’t know why she swallowed a cake. It was a mistake!

The Old Lady has swallowed a cake, and a candle, and a sign, and some balloons, and a hat, and some gifts. Can you guess why?

Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this is perfect for young readers looking for a wacky birthday celebration!

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.