There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!

By: Lucille Colandro

Published by Scholastic Canada, Limited, 2026-01-06

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids -- now in a brand-new board book format with foil on the cover!

There was an old lady who swallowed a clover.

I don't know why she swallowed the clover,

But she didn't roll over.

It's spring and the Old Lady is swallowing a clover, a butterfly, a daisy, and more! Herald spring with this joyful entry in the Old Lady series, full of bouncy rhymes and bright art!

Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:

• There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog!
• There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!
• There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!
• and more!