Title: Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Author/Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Reading Level: Ages 4 - 8
Hardcover: 32 Pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
I have a spider-obsessed toddler at home. While I am still wondering whether it all began with the 'Little Miss Muffet' or the 'Itsy Bitsy spider' song, I knew when it really caught on. With the arrival of two spider hand puppets borrowed from the local library - a BIG spider hand puppet and a teeny weeny one. Now, she is completely nuts about them :) Nowadays, the 'Fidah' (that's how she calls it) puppets travel with us everywhere we go. Even though, it might be quite an unusual sight for someone who are used to seeing baby girls clutching dolls and doras, we go out with our 'Fidah'. The spider puppets came home with a few spider-related picture books, but THIS book is her most favorite of all.
We love books illustrated by Lydia Monks. Not only are they captivating, they are downright hilarious as well. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, she tells the story of a spider who wants to be a family pet. The spider tries to impress them with his dainty dance and clean manners. But, the family throws him out, screaming 'Aaarrgghh, Spider!' When all his attempts fail, the dejected spider decides to live alone in the backyard... until, his innate talents pay off at the end or does it? With humorous twists and turns in the story, this is one book your toddler would love to read (well, at least mine does) Especially, the page that with the sparkly silvery webs with glitter glued all over is simply breathtaking. Not only babies, adults will find this book equally enjoyable as well. I feel that even after many readings, the story didn't lose its humor. We love reading it over and over again and its well worth a try!
My Rating: 4/5
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