Iza Trapani's Extended Nursery Rhymes Series

Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 August 1995

An updated version of this classic children's song of a mischievous little dog is now available for another generation to enjoy.

After being scolded by his young owner, the little dog with his ears cut short and his tail cut long runs away from home. When the little dog's adventures climbing a mountain, surfing in the sea, and riding in a rodeo go awry, the little dog decides to return to the one place he loves best. With a wagging tail and a joyful heart, the little dog is home to stay with the little girl who loves him best.

I'm a Little Teapot

by Iza Trapani and Barbara Bazilian

Published 1 January 1998

Expanded verses of a familiar song tell how a teapot dreams of visiting China, Mexico, the opera, a jungle, and other places while waiting to be used to serve tea.Music and lyrics on last page.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 December 1994

An expanded version of the nineteenth-century poem in which a small girl accompanies a star on a journey through the night sky, examining both heavenly bodies and the earth below.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 March 1993

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.

Row Row Row Your Boat

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 August 2000

This expanded version of the traditional singing rhyme shows what happens when a family of bears rows their boat down the stream. Includes music on the last page.

Shoo Fly!

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 July 2000

In this illustrated version of a familiar song, a mouse tries to get rid of a pesky, unwanted playmate.

Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 January 2006

An expansion of the traditional song which features a battle between a gardener and some "pesky critters" in search of a snack.

Mary Had a Little Lamb

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 September 1999

This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens when the lamb decides to go off alone. Includes music on the last page.

Froggie Went A-Courtin'

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 January 2002

"The course of true love never did run smooth."
("A Midsummer Night's Dream" — William Shakespeare)

Stand aside, Mr. Darcy. Keep walking, Rhett Butler. There's a new romantic hero in town. And, though he may not have all the ladies in the valley swooning with desire, he sure knows how to pitch the woo.

Iza Trapani does it once again in this favorite song about a lovesick frog and his search for the perfect missus with her exquisitely charming and truly funny illustrations that explore the lighter side of romance. Even Jane Austen would have to bow to this most amiable and irresistible story. After all, you might have to kiss a frog to find a prince.

How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 January 1997

It is a sad moment when a young boy discovers he doesn't have enough money to buy the waggely tailed dog he sees in the pet store window. Nothing but that waggely tailed pup will do as a pet for the boy, so he's off to make some money to buy the dog of his dreams!

Misadventures follow and by the end of the week the boy has less money than when he started. Thinking he will just say hello to the doggie in the window, the little boy finds the dog is gone. Someone else has bought the dog for a very special son to thank him for all the nice things he has done. Who could that lucky boy be?

A story as irresistible as waggely tailed doggies and little boys.

Baa Baa Black Sheep

by Iza Trapani

Published 1 July 2001

This charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.

Old MacDonald Had a . . . Zoo?

by Iza Trapani

Published 12 September 2017

An extended retelling of the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" by beloved author/illustrator Iza Trapani featuring zoo animals running amok on the farmstead.

Iza Trapani is known for her clever twists on classic nursery rhymes. This time she outdoes herself with a vist to longtime favorite Old MacDonald. His busy little farm--with a moo, moo here and a moo, moo there is out of controwhen zoo animals like kangaroos, elephants, and hippos join the menagerie. What's a farmer to do? Iza Trapani's hilarious, jam-packed illustrations are full of details animal-loving readers will point at with glee. And the sweet ending will keep them giggling until the next reading.

Old King Cole

by Iza Trapani

Published 4 August 2015

Best-selling author-illustrator Iza Trapani is back with a fanciful retelling of the classic Old King Cole nursery rhyme for a new generation.

Old King Cole has been working hard planning for his Annual Cole Ball, to which all the usual suspects are invited: Little Bo Peep, Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Girl with a Curl, Humpty Dumpty, and more. But he's so tired after all that work, he falls asleep as the ball begins and nobody can wake him, no matter what they try. Will he wake up in time to enjoy his own party?

The lyrical rhyming text and playful illustrations provide another fun nursery rhyme update to add to the many retellings of favorite songs for which Iza Trapani is known. Backmatter includes music and lyrics to the full rhyme. Perfect for read-aloud.