By an itzy bitzy house, down a twisty-turning lane, animals gather in the hope of finding warmth and shelter from the pouring rain. But who will come to their rescue?
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A feel-good book about friendship and offering a helping hand. -- Child Education 20051001
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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[back cover]
By an itzy bitzy house,
down a twisty turny lane,
animals gather in the hope of finding
warmth and shelter from the pouring rain.
And then someone appears at
the creaky cranky door . . .
A fantastic feel-good story — fun to read aloud
[front flap]
Itzy Bitzy House
Story by Christine Morton-Shaw
Illustrated by Arthur Robins
This whimsically humorous story in verse comes with funny, full-color illustrations on every page. A poor little mouse stands out in the rain, wishing he could find shelter in the “itzy bitzy house down a twisty lane.” While he’s feeling sorry for himself, along comes furry-purry pussycat, so the mouse must run and hide. Next comes a dog who frightens the cat. . . then a goat who frightens the dog. Finally, at the door of the itzy bitzy house, there appears a “wrinkly crinkly man with twinkly winkly eyes.” He is about to give the frightened, rain-soaked animals a happy surprise!
[back flap]
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine Morton-Shaw grew up in Blackburn, England, where she began writing at the age of seven. Christine has had seven books published to date, including Itzy Bitzy House. She lives in Sheffield, England, with her husband Greg, who is also her unofficial editor, and their six children.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Arthur Robins’ hilarious drawings have appeared in countless British advertisements, magazines, and animations. He has illustrated more than fifty picture books. Arthur lives near Guilford, Surrey, England, with his wife and two daughters. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
By an itzy bitzy house,
down a twisty turny lane,
animals gather in the hope of finding
warmth and shelter from the pouring rain.
And then someone appears at
the creaky cranky door . . .
A fantastic feel-good story — fun to read aloud
[front flap]
Itzy Bitzy House
Story by Christine Morton-Shaw
Illustrated by Arthur Robins
This whimsically humorous story in verse comes with funny, full-color illustrations on every page. A poor little mouse stands out in the rain, wishing he could find shelter in the “itzy bitzy house down a twisty lane.” While he’s feeling sorry for himself, along comes furry-purry pussycat, so the mouse must run and hide. Next comes a dog who frightens the cat. . . then a goat who frightens the dog. Finally, at the door of the itzy bitzy house, there appears a “wrinkly crinkly man with twinkly winkly eyes.” He is about to give the frightened, rain-soaked animals a happy surprise!
[back flap]
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine Morton-Shaw grew up in Blackburn, England, where she began writing at the age of seven. Christine has had seven books published to date, including Itzy Bitzy House. She lives in Sheffield, England, with her husband Greg, who is also her unofficial editor, and their six children.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Arthur Robins’ hilarious drawings have appeared in countless British advertisements, magazines, and animations. He has illustrated more than fifty picture books. Arthur lives near Guilford, Surrey, England, with his wife and two daughters. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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We love this book!,
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This review is from: Itzy Bitzy House (Paperback)
After renewing this book twice from the library we are obliged to return it. So I am here to buy it. My 3 yr old son and I don't get tired of the twisty turny repetitions in this book which have a marvelous read-aloud beat. The vocabulary is excellent. The pacing of the book is fantastic, and it lends itself to reading with great drama and emotion: drenched animals, fright, relief, compassion, pity, laugher, hope, surprise... and the illustrations are spot on. Engaging, expressive, funny, touching. Highly recommended, especially with hot soup on a rainy day!
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Excellent,
This review is from: Itzy Bitzy House (Paperback)
My 3-year old daughter loves this book. It's perfectly repetitive, and it's a great message. A great gift.
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My 2-year-old daughter would listen to this book a dozen times a day, and it's likewise MY favorite book to read aloud. A few weeks ago, I put it away to give it a rest. When I pulled the book out yesterday and started to read it, she gave it a hug and said "I love this book!"
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