The Singable Picture Books of Iza Trapani
Posted on: May 21, 2012
Iza Trapani has created a whole library full of wonderful Singable Picture Books, with fresh and fun adaptations (richly, delightfully illustrated!) of traditional tunes, poems and rhymes.
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Iza Trapani’s website:
http://www.izatrapani.com/
Read Iza Trapani’s amazing, touching, inspiring biography and see her full bibliography (this focus of this list are to isolate Singable Picture Books) on her Amazon.com Author Page:
http://www.amazon.com/Iza-Trapani/e/B000AR9CKC/ref=sr_tc_ep?qid=1338373204
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Baa Baa Black Sheep
Traditional Words and Tune
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Froggie Went A-Courtin’
Traditional Words and Tune
Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Traditional Words and Tune
Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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How Much is that Doggie in the Window
Words and Music by Bob Merrill
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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I’m a Little Teapot
Traditional Words and Music
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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The Itsy-Bitsy Spider
Traditional Words and Tune
Additional Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Jingle Bells
Original Tune and Lyrics by James Lord Pierpont
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Mary Had Little Lamb
Traditional Tune
Original Rhyme by Sarah Josepha Hale
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Oh Where, Oh Where Has my Little Dog Gone
Original Rhyme by Sarah Josepha Hale
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Row Row Row Your Boat
Traditional Words and Tune
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Rufus and Friends: Rhyme Time
Traditional Words and Tunes
Story and Adaptations by Iza Trapani
Illustrations by Iza Trapani
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Shoo Fly!
Traditional Words and Tune
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Poem by Jane Taylor
Traditional Words and Tune
Words Adapted by Iza Trapani
Illustrated by Iza Trapani
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Read an interview with Iza Trapani, here:
http://www.slimybookworm.com/blog/childrens-book-author-interview-with-iza-trapani/
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Bear Went Over the Mountain, book trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLChXEEiRcI
I LOVE that fiddle!
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A video of Iza Trapani performing a poem (in a beautiful setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6QJ01z2Eos
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Wow, this looks cool!
BLACK BEAR’S HUDSON VALLEY
A new musical with story, lyrics and illustrations by Iza Trapani:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGPlIg7VDoI
6 Responses to "The Singable Picture Books of Iza Trapani"
Nice review of Iza’s books, Emily! They are terrific and so is she!
Why you little sneak, Susanna. Thanks so much!
May 21, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Thanks for this!
May 21, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Dear Ms. Trapani,
Thanks for your comment! I love your books! If I have missed any of your Singable Picture Books, will you please let me know? I would certainly love to included them in this list and sing them to children in the local schools and libraries! Best wishes, Emily
May 29, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Thank you, Emily! You can find my complete list on my Amazon home page. I would include the link in this comment but it won’t let me. You can send me a note at iza@izatrapani.com if you’d like. I would!