Welcome summer with a beach-themed version of the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids -- now in a board book format! There was an old lady who swallowed a shell. I don't know why she swallowed the shell. She didn't tell. You won't believe why this old lady swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! But watch out when she burps, with hilarious results! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. Features an eye-catching foil cover! Also in the There Was an Old Lady series: - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Cactus! - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick! - and more!.