Why 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.
Itsy Bitsy sits at home,
drinking tea, all alone . . .
Everyone 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 . . .