{"product_id":"a-spider-named-itsy-hardcover","title":"A Spider Named Itsy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Light\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteve Light\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy did Itsy Bitsy make his famous journey? With a dose of warmth and whimsy, Steve Light's remarkable, intricate artwork spins a backstory of unexpected friendship. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eItsy Bitsy sits at home, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003edrinking tea, all alone . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone knows the rhyme \"The Itsy Bitsy Spider.\" We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of the sun, and the determined climb back up the spout--again. Generations of children have sung this beloved verse and mastered its accompanying twisty finger play. But what sent the tiny spider on his upward trek to begin with? What happened along the way--and where is Itsy now? Steve Light--with his meticulously rendered, highly detailed pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations and an endearing cast of insect characters--riffs on a classic as he offers some surprising answers, ushering us into a charming tale of perseverance, kindness, and community. And it all starts when a branch falls from a tree . . .\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Light\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eHave You Seen My Dragon?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHave You Seen My Monster?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRoad Trip! A Whiskers Hollow Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewhich\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003edescribed in a starred review as \"a near-perfect story that invites children to look at its pages and make connections.\" Among his board\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebooks are\u003ci\u003e Black Bird Yellow Sun\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Mama Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Tiger Cub\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Up Cat\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDown Cat.\u003c\/i\u003e About this book, he says, \"As a child singing 'The Itsy Bitsy Spider, ' I always wondered: Why does the spider go up the waterspout, not once--but twice?\" He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.7 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752368570656,"sku":"9781536225297","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/385488f9fd28f16564d9dff3923db6ad.webp?v=1779994043","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-spider-named-itsy-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}