There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! Lucille ColandroAges 3-6 There was an old lady who swallowed a bat.I don’t know why she swallowed a bat,imagine that.The Old Lady is back and this time she’s swallowing a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin…and more! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!