Synopses & Reviews
Our favorite lady is back and hungry for Valentine's Day treats!
That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!
With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.
Review
Praise for The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever
"Get ready to enjoy a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced adventure involving a secret crush, a runaway valentine with an attitude and lots of candy."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"With its creative story line and upbeat writing, this picture book is a must for holiday collections."—School Library Journal
"Navigates the palm-sweating sweetness of first love with tenderness, humorously echoed by Arnold's nervy graphics."—Publishers Weekly
"...a boisterous, just-sweet-enough comic caper."—The New York Times
Review
Accolades for Tedd Arnold
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Axle Annie - Smithsonian Notable Book of the Year
Parts - Parents Magazine Best Children's Books
No More Water in the Tub! - IRA-CBC Children's Choice
Green Wilma - IRA-CBC Children's Choice and Parents' Choice Spring's Finest Picture Books
No Jumping on the Bed! - IRA-CBC Children's Choice
Synopsis
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids You'll never guess what she'll swallow next There was an old lady who swallowed a rose.
I don't know why she swallowed the rose,
but that's how it goes.
The Old Lady is swallowing a rose, some lace, some glitter, and more...to make a special gift for her Valentine With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.
Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cactus
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick
- and more
About the Author
Lucille Colandro has written many books for children including the 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.