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The Very Busy Spider (Step into Reading) Paperback – June 1, 2021
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A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 1
- Lexile measure330L
- Dimensions6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
- PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateJune 1, 2021
- ISBN-100593432282
- ISBN-13978-0593432280
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About the Author
In 2002, Eric and his late wife, Barbara, opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, in Amherst, Massachusetts, where the works of distinguished picture book artists, nationally and internationally acclaimed, are exhibited in three spacious galleries.
Eric Carle passed away in 2021, at the age of 91.
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- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers (June 1, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0593432282
- ISBN-13 : 978-0593432280
- Reading age : 4 - 6 years
- Lexile measure : 330L
- Grade level : Preschool - 1
- Item Weight : 2.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #58,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #208 in Children's Farm Animal Books (Books)
- #215 in Children's Bug & Spider Books (Books)
- #458 in Early Learning Beginner Readers
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 62 languages and sold over 41 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.
Carle says: "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates - will they be friendly? I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun."
Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.
For more information about Eric Carle and his books please visit:
The Official Eric Carle web site: http://www.eric-carle.com
Eric Carle's Blog: http://www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: http://www.carlemuseum.org
The World of Eric Carle Amazon UK page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/1658013031
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020
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I notice multiple reviews mentioning the "web" isn't pronounced (embossed?). It appears that such a feature is a part of the board-book version (which I selected).
I can only assume the hardcover comes with standard print paper pages, which would not allow for the touchy-feely webbing feature.
Now, off to find that chameleon!
Update: now that I've read the book 2000 times in the first 8 hours of ownership, I notice that the board book version I have showcases the cat twice. Interesting indeed. I wonder what animal is missing.

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020
I notice multiple reviews mentioning the "web" isn't pronounced (embossed?). It appears that such a feature is a part of the board-book version (which I selected).
I can only assume the hardcover comes with standard print paper pages, which would not allow for the touchy-feely webbing feature.
Now, off to find that chameleon!
Update: now that I've read the book 2000 times in the first 8 hours of ownership, I notice that the board book version I have showcases the cat twice. Interesting indeed. I wonder what animal is missing.




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My little one loves this book, it's helping him recognise the farm animals and now can do the sounds to a few of them!
The Web is slightly embossed so it's a good touchy feely book too
The only downside is that I got this second hand wish I paid that bit extra and got it brand new

BUT - the book has no structural integrity and promptly fell apart in my toddler's hands. She hasn't destroyed any of her other board books, some of which have been entertaining her for over a year, but this one was quite "crunchy" and pages began separating almost immediately. The whole book is now one mess of fixing-tape, and still not sturdy enough. SHAME!!


