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The Very Busy Spider

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
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By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Illustrated by Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle

By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free

By Eric Carle
Read by Kevin R. Free

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Aug 16, 1995 | Baby-3

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Jan 19, 2021 | 5 Minutes | 2-5 years

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    About The Very Busy Spider

    Join the Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this classic story, newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading!

    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.

    About The Very Busy Spider

    Make family reading a regular and cherished activity with The Very Busy Spider and READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, a nationwide movement developed by Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine.

    Over 50 million people have fallen in love with The Very Busy Spider! Now parents and educators alike can introduce this beloved character to younger readers with this picture book by Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

    Early one morning a little spider blown by the wind spins her web on a farm yard 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!

    Picture books in the READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER program are available at a low price for a limited time so that families everywhere can make the most of storytime. Other titles include:

       • Horton Hears a Who (Dr. Seuss)
       • Llama Llama Misses Mama (Anna Dewdney)
       • Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Richard Scarry)
       • The Little Engine That Could (Watty Piper)
       • The Very Busy Spider (Eric Carle)

    About The Very Busy Spider

    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

    About The Very Busy Spider

    Join the Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this classic story, newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading!

    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.

    About The Very Busy Spider

    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!

    About The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle’s The Very Busy Spider has been a favorite way for parents to teach young children about determination and persistence for more than 25 years. Now this classic story-with its delightful farm animals and the spider’s tactile, raised web-comes to a new, oversized board book format, perfect for storytime or for playtime. The extra-large pages will invite children and parents alike to cuddle up with this enduring, diligent spider.

    About The Very Busy Spider

    From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very busy spider. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.

    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 board book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them, and is the perfect size for little hands. With its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear.

    “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.

    About The Very Busy Spider

    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!

    “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.

    Listen to a sample from The Very Busy Spider

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    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    Also by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    Also by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    Also by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    Also by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    Also by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    Also by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks
    The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas
    Eric Carle's Box of Wonders
    See all books by Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    About Eric Carle

    Born in the United States, Eric Carle was taken as a six-year-old child by his parents back to their native country, Germany. Later, he studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste (Academy of Applied Arts) in Stuttgart, and returned to… More about Eric Carle

    Product Details

    Category: Step Into Reading

    Paperback | $4.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jun 01, 2021 | 32 Pages | 6 x 9 | 4-6 years | ISBN 9780593432280

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $9.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Jun 30, 2020 | 32 Pages | 11 x 8-1/4 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593224243

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Mar 06, 1985 | 48 Pages | 11 x 8-1/4 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780399211669

    Category: Step Into Reading

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jun 01, 2021 | 32 Pages | 6 x 9 | 4-6 years | ISBN 9780593432297

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $4.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    May 05, 2020 | 32 Pages | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780593382806

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $15.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Mar 03, 2011 | 24 Pages | 10-3/4 x 9-1/4 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780399256011

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $11.99
    Published by World of Eric Carle
    Aug 16, 1995 | 32 Pages | 7-1/8 x 5 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780399229190

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $2.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 19, 2021 | 5 Minutes | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593417539

    Praise

    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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