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The Very Busy Spider
The Very Busy Spider
Author: Eric Carle
Every young child should be introduced to this story, as great a classic as its predecessor, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This colorful picture book describes a spider's day. Blown onto a farmyard fence, she starts to spin a web. The other animals ask if she wants to play, but in every case "the spider didn't answer. She was very busy spinning h...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780399211669
ISBN-10: 0399211667
Publication Date: 1984
Pages: 22
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Philomel
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Absolutely the best children's books. Very heavy paper and lots of repetition for young children. It is a hard cover book.
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reviewed The Very Busy Spider on + 2 more book reviews
Love this book. Great for kids.
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Like all of Eric Carle's books, this one is another winner. My 2 year old want me to read this over and over again every night. I highly recommend this wonderful book.
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My kids loved any book that taught animal sounds. This classic board book by Eric Carle is one of the cutest.
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Excellent beginner book that teachers different animal sounds as they talk to a spider making a web. Wonderful illustrations make this book enjoyable.


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