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"
May 22, 2012 at 10:55 am
Nice review of Iza’s books, Emily! They are terrific and so is she!
May 22, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Thank you Susanna! Yes, great fun to sing the wonderfully illustrated fresh takes on good ol’ tunes. I found your list of books on your blog. Have you illustrated songs besides, “The House that Mack Built?” I will enjoy putting that one in the Singable Bookshelves! Please let me know if you have any others! Best wishes and thanks. Emily
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!