Itsy Bitsy Spider ANNOTATION
The itsy-bitsy spider encounters a fan, a mouse, a cat, and a rocking chair as she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web. Includes music on the last page.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
"Young children will have a blast with this lively and well-illustrated rendition of an old favorite".--American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
FROM THE CRITICS
BookList - Deborah Abbott
This new twist on a favorite preschool tale will be a smash hit at story hour. After reciting the usual first verse, Trapani continues the spider's climbing adventures: she climbs up a kitchen wall, and is blown off by a fan; up a yellow pail, and is flicked off by a mouse's tail; up a rocking chair, and is sent flying by a pouncing cat; up a maple tree, and slips on dew and lands in a leaf. Finally the spider climbs up a tree, stops, and spins a lovely web. The sing-song cadence of the extended rhyme works perfectly, and the colorful, if unsophisticated, artwork matches the comfortable text. The gray spider, with two dots for eyes and a line for a mouth, seems right at home with the tale's other plump creatures. A clever person could easily create finger plays for the new verses. Music and lyrics for all six verses are appended.
AudioFile
Everyone knows the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" song, but Trapani has re-written it, adding some bells and whistles. Children will be as fascinated as ever. This production has three parts: An introduction by the author is followed by Trapani singing her version, accompanied by children. Although not a professional singer, Trapani conveys contagious enthusiasm. Next Valerie Sanders reads the story, complete with tinkling sound effects. Sanders's voice resonates with warmth and comfort. The bright read-along book and multicolored recording will attract even the youngest listeners. A.G.H. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
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