Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle

Very Busy Spider (Penguin Young Readers: Level 2) (World of Eric Carle)

by Eric Carle

A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful!

This multi-sensory book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them. And with its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear.

Praise for The Very Busy Spider:

* "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity."--The Horn Book, starred review

* "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner."--Booklist, starred review

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on

3 of 5 stars

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This was a birthday gift for my three year old Eric Carl's addict, but it was a perfect read aloud addition to our Miss Spiders Tea Party week for my five year old, first grader.

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