Miss Spider's Tea Party (Scholastic Bookshelf)

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"Miss Spider can't understand why insects flee in panic at her approach. Being a florivore herself, she only wants to invite them over for cakes and tea. The ironic air wafting through Kirk's rhymed tale will not be lost on young readers, and the insects in the big, brightly colored illustrations beear comically apprehensive expressions as they hastily depart . . . At last, Miss Spider is able to convince a rain-soaked moth of her good intentions . . . A sweet tale" --School Library Journal

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ISBN13: 9780439918176
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product details:

Item number (ASIN): 0439918170
Author: David Kirk
Dewey Decimal Number: 513.211
ISBN: 0439918170
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Package Dimensions: 10 x 760 x 970 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Binding: Paperback

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Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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- Belongs right up there with other classics of childrens literature.
This book has the unique combination of being charmingly written, stunningly illustrated, and thoroughly captivating. Belongs in the upper echelon of children's literature, along with Ferdinand, Mike Mulligan's Steam Shovel, and Make Way for Ducklings. What a gem!

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- A great gift for little ones!
I gave this book plus a tea set to my two year-old niece for her birthday. She loves the book and wants to hear more about Miss Spider. It was a really great gift.

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- Fun for Kids
This book is fun for kids and the illustrations are bright and engaging. A gentle but not realistic look at the forces of nature! Just right for preschool kids who do not need to know the real story of the food chain!

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- Very cute book!
This book is very colorful and teaches numbers as you count the number of bugs invited to the tea party. A very good value.

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- Spot of Tea, Anyone?
"One lonely spider sipped her tea while gazing at the sky She watched the insects on the leaves and many flying by..." So begins the tale of Miss Spider, a charming arachnid whose only wish is to have many an insect delight in her hospitality by attending her elegant tea party. Outwardly, Miss Spider is quite beautiful - a cheery goldenrod body accented by large black dots, hypnotizing peridot eyes fringed by heavy lashes, a striking red coif and coquettish smile all look very innocent, indeed. Despite her attractive appearance and friendly demeanor, not one insect in Miss Spider's neighborhood will accept her invitation for fear they will be caught in a literal web of deceit and become the main course amongst the gleaming china and sweet cakes. As Miss Spider tries time and again to coax different insects (bumblebees, beetles, etc.), for a sit-down, she is continually met with resistance and/or rejection and retreats to her place settings, shedding a tear for the loss of company. It's not until a hapless moth soaked by the downpour of a thunderstorm stumbles upon her council that Miss Spider offers a tablecloth and tea to warm him. As the grateful moth flies off with a piece of chocolate cake, the good news spreads quickly of her generosity and good nature. Before she knows it, Miss Spider is flanked by dozens of insects and becomes the guest of honor at her own party and is graciously welcomed into the fold of many an insect family. David Kirk has crafted a charming story that tells young children that people cannot be judged by their outward appearance, only by the content of their character and it does so magnificently with all the colorful and resplendent original paintings contained within. Your child will be enraptured by Kirk's bright and beautiful art work (it's one of the main reasons why I picked up this book for my daughter) and as an added bonus will get a nice refresher course on counting from 1-12 (two beetles, three fireflies, four bumblebees, etc.). The entire book is written in the form of a poem with spontaneous rhyme schemes - the language as well as the story flows beautifully as a result. Bottom line: Undeniably enjoyable for the reader and the spectator, the artwork and word form of "Miss Spider's Tea Party" makes for a visual and auditory rapture.