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The Very Busy Spider

by Eric Carle Publisher: PUTNAM YOUNG READERS

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A farmyard web at work

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Hardcover New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    The Horn Book starred review

    Starred review praising the book as beautifully executed and suitable for visually handicapped and sighted child...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A farmyard web at work

On a fence post near a farm, a spider steadily spins her web while nearby animals try to draw her attention elsewhere. The story connects that repeated task with a practical payoff: the finished web is both something to look at and something useful. Its tactile illustrations invite children to explore the pictures by touch as well as sight, while rhythmic text adds a sound dimension to the reading experience. The farm setting, animal visitors, and clear focus on one ongoing activity give the book a straightforward shape for sharing aloud or exploring together.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in farm animals and animal stories
  • Young children who enjoy tactile picture books
  • Families and educators looking for a book to share through sight, touch, and sound

Themes

Persistence and focusFarm animalsMaking and using a webMultisensory reading

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Book overview

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
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