There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! is a popular children's picture book by Lucille Colandro, illustrated by Jared Lee, published in 2012, that is part of a larger series featuring a comical old lady who swallows various items for different seasons or holidays, like books for back-to-school. The book uses rhyming text and repetition to tell the story of the old lady swallowing books, a bag, and other school-related items, leading to a funny, satisfying conclusion. It's a fun, engaging read for young children that helps with learning sequencing, cause and effect, and vocabulary.