Description
Did you know that when a spider’s web is damaged, a spider will often eat the remaining silk before making a new one? Young children will make many amazing discoveries about spiders in the captivating Backyard Books: Are You a Spider? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries.
“This book can be used as a read-aloud or an early reader. This will make a very useful and friendly tool for introducing spiders. ” —Children’s Literature
“An attractive introduction to creatures likely to be found in backyards and empty lots…Readers will find Butterfly and Spider comforting and helpful, with touches of humor scattered throughout.” —School Library Journal
Author Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher’s award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal. Tudor Humphries’ recent titles include Hiding and A Floating World. Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children’s Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher’s award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.
Target Age: 5-8
Kingfisher
Pub Date:May 16, 2003
0.15″ H x 8.28″ L x 8.22″ W
31 pages
paperback
