Itzy Bitzy House - Softcover

Morton-Shaw, Christine

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843626039 ISBN 13: 9781843626039

Publisher: Orchard/Watts Group, 2005

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Riotous animal fun bought to life by one of Orchard's favourite and bestselling artists.

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From the Back Cover:

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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:

Christine Morton-Shaw lives on a farm near Sheffield with her husband and six children. In her spare time she enjoys fishing and pub quizzes, and is fascinated by anything to do with the past. Christine takes inspiration for her writing from historical sources such as diaries. Arthur Robins is known and loved the world over for his witty and lively picture books and cartoons. He has illustrated numerous and much-loved books for Orchard, including the ever-popular Seriously Silly series, written by Laurence Anholt. Itzy-Bitzy House, which was shortlisted for the Stockport Children's Book Award in 2005. Other notable successes include Baby Christmas (Michael Lawrence) and has sold to numerous countries, and Small Knight and George (Ronda Armitage) which was a Waterstone's Book of the Month. Arthur lives in Surrey, near his two grown-up daughters.

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