Itzy Bitzy House - Hardcover

Morton-Shaw, Christine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764158023 ISBN 13: 9780764158025

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2004

Synopsis

A whimsically humorous story told in verse is complemented with funny, full-color illustrations on every page of this entertaining picture storybook. 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. But at last there appears a “wrinkly crinkly man with twinkly winkly eyes.” He’s the fellow who lives in the itzy bitzy house--and he has a pleasant surprise for all the frightened, rain-soaked animals!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

[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.

About the Author:

Arthur Robins is known and loved the world over for his witty and lively picture books and cartoons. He has illustrated numerous favourite books for Orchard, including the ever-popular 'Seriously Silly' series, written by Laurence Anholt, the 'Small Knight' series, written by Ronda Armitage, and the bestselling picture book 'My Granny is a Pirate', written by multi-award-winning, internationally bestselling author Val McDermid. Arthur lives in Surrey, near his two grown-up daughters. Christine Morton-Shaw grew up in Blackburn where she began writing at the age of seven. Before she took the plunge into becoming a writer she had a number of jobs in unusual places including a hospital laundry, a medicine factory and a butchers! Christine has also managed to fit in a MA in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University into her busy life. Christine has had six books published which include Run Rabbit Run (Bloomsbury) which won The English 4-11 Award for Best Children's Illustrated Book of 2001. Her first book for Orchard Books, Itzy-Bitzy House, is wonderfully illustrated by Arthur Robbins. With hilarious rhyming text, Christine tells the story of some animals trying to find shelter from the rain. Christine lives in Sheffield with her husband Greg, who is also her unofficial editor, and their six children. Her interests include pub quizzes, films, reading and French Boules

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0764158023
• ISBN 13: 9780764158025
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 28
• Illustrator: Robins Arthur