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Itzy Bitzy House
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!
28 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2004
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Christine Morton-Shaw
12 books122 followersI'm a writer of children's picture books and two novels. You can find out more about my first YA novel, THE RIDDLES OF EPSILON at www.riddlesofepsilon.com, while
Other details of my books can be found if you type in my name to google. As for me, I'm generally considered a bit spooky, a bit mad or both. Maybe I am...
My new novel The Hunt for the Seventh comes out of September 30th 2008!
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Christine Morton-Shaw spent much of her childhood wandering through old churches, deserted abbeys, and stately homes in Lancashire, England. When she was six years old, she had a recurring dream that she was meeting a girl from Victorian times. The girl always did the same thing in the dream: She would run to the top of a staircase, see Christine, and say in a wobbly voice: "Mother! That little girl is here again!" Then Christine would wake up. The author has a fascination for any and all clues left by the past. Egyptian hieroglyphics, and her own inventions based on them, kept her occupied during long winters. She considers the scores of published and unpublished diaries that she has read to be one of her greatest influences as a writer. Christine Morton-Shaw lives with her family in Sheffield, England. She is the author of many picture books for children. The Riddles of Epsilon is her first novel.
Other details of my books can be found if you type in my name to google. As for me, I'm generally considered a bit spooky, a bit mad or both. Maybe I am...
My new novel The Hunt for the Seventh comes out of September 30th 2008!
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Christine Morton-Shaw spent much of her childhood wandering through old churches, deserted abbeys, and stately homes in Lancashire, England. When she was six years old, she had a recurring dream that she was meeting a girl from Victorian times. The girl always did the same thing in the dream: She would run to the top of a staircase, see Christine, and say in a wobbly voice: "Mother! That little girl is here again!" Then Christine would wake up. The author has a fascination for any and all clues left by the past. Egyptian hieroglyphics, and her own inventions based on them, kept her occupied during long winters. She considers the scores of published and unpublished diaries that she has read to be one of her greatest influences as a writer. Christine Morton-Shaw lives with her family in Sheffield, England. She is the author of many picture books for children. The Riddles of Epsilon is her first novel.
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July 1, 2020
Excellent book for small children and their parents. Thoroughly recommend.
February 16, 2008
Adorable book with rhyming words. My daughter has already memorized the story after reading it just a handful of times. Even I enjoy reading it to her at night!
June 23, 2008
Good use of rhyme and repetitive phrases. Well done.
May 3, 2015
Itzy Bitzy House
Morton-Shaw, Christine *
rough childlike drawings
Morton-Shaw, Christine *
rough childlike drawings
January 20, 2009
This is a fun book to use for an interactive lit in a preschool setting. It is very catchy and fun.
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