Books with author David Kirk

25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A BELOVED CHILDREN'S CLASSIC: In 1992, master toymaker, storyteller, and painter David Kirk created Miss Spider for his young daughter, Violet. Her fascination with the bug world and nature inspired him to create a story about a lonely spider who triumphs over rejection and fear through her goodness and love. Miss Spider’s Tea Party became an immediate bestseller and launched a book series that sold more than five million copies in twelve languages."So why do insects run away, As they catch sight of me, When all that I am trying to do, Is ask them in for tea?" So wonders a solitary Miss Spider, unaware that her fellow bugs, terribly afraid of a creature so seemingly different, dare not even consider attending her party. Until, as events unfold, they see how gracious a spider she really is. For this story, his first picture book, David Kirk created 35 arresting paintings and original verse about an enticing arachnid and a host of other many-legged creatures. Readers of all ages can't help cheering for Miss Spider in this engaging tale that may also be read as a counting book.Honors: Parenting magazine Best Book of the Year; National Parenting Publications Honor Book; Parents' Choice Award-winner. Miss Spider and her family have won the hearts of children with their life-affirming outlook for a quarter of a century now. This gorgeous new edition of Miss Spider's Tea Party celebrates Miss Spider's success and welcomes the next generation of young readers.

Miss Spider teaches young children to count! This sturdy board book encourages young readers to count to twelve with Miss Spider as she looks for insect friends to play with. Focusing on one number per page, young readers can count both the words and the wonderful characters in the bold illustrations. Featuring adapted, simplified text inspired by beloved and bestselling Miss Spider picture books, this is an easy and delightful counting book as well as a keepsake for fans.

New 25th Anniversary Edition: This adorable book takes us back in time to the very first day of Miss Spider's life! Little Miss Spider has just popped out of her egg and is wondering where her mother could be. The spiderling's plaintive cries are heard by a passing beetle, who offers her kind assistance. The search continues, and suddenly our heroine finds herself in harrowing danger. Will the one who loves her best save her in time?David Kirk's extraordinary illustrations explode with brilliant, glossy color and charming personality. His shiny close-up oil paintings catch young readers like insects in a web (but with much happier results). Adopted children and those in nontraditional families may take extra pleasure in the message this flashback story provides: your mother is the creature who loves you best--whomever that may be.

In this 25th Anniversary Edition of this classic ABC board book, David Kirk's in-your-face, electrically charged illustrations will excite any young reader grappling with the challenges of the alphabet.From ants to the zebra butterfly, Miss Spider's friends prepare for her giant surprise birthday party: "Bumblebees blow balloons.... Earthworms entertain.... Fireflies fandango.... Moths mingle.... Owlflies ogle." This visually arresting alphabet throws open the doors of imagination, inviting children to learn their letters, insects, and colors in one fabulous package. Fans of Kirk's other bestselling Miss Spider books (Miss Spider's Tea Party, Miss Spider's Counting, and Miss Spider's New Car) will gleefully welcome Miss Spider's ABC.

IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL NOVEL SWORD OF HONOR, DAVID KIRK CONTINUES THE SAGA OF MUSASHI MIYAMOTO, THE GREATEST SWORDSMAN IN JAPANESE HISTORY, AS HE JOURNEYS TO THE ANCIENT CITY OF KYOTO TO FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE AND HIS IDEALS.Having survived the cataclysmic battle of Sekigahara, which established the mighty Tokugawa Shogunate, young Musashi Miyamoto travels through Japan determined to proclaim his revolutionary epiphany that the “way of the samurai,” the ancient code that binds warriors to their masters, needs to be abolished. But during the battle Musashi insulted an adept of the powerful Yoshioka school, and a price has been put on his head. Musashi is drawn to Kyoto, domain of the Yoshioka, driven by anger and certain that he will deal a crushing blow to the traditional samurai dogma by destroying the school. Musashi will learn, however, that the capital of the nation is rife with intrigue and potential rebellion against the newly established government, a struggle into which he unwittingly enters. Among other outcasts, Musashi will find the worth of his spectacular skill with the sword weighed against the deep cunning of manipulative Lords, and must make his reckoning with the Yoshioka, the way of the samurai, and ultimately his own nature. Only then will he be able to take one step closer to becoming the wise old sage who wrote The Book of Five Rings. Sword of Honor seamlessly blends meticulous research, mesmerizing action sequences, and a driving narrative to bring this extraordinary figure to life.

New from David Kirk, a sweet story in the exciting new series for the littlest, biddlest readers.Biddle Mouse loves to eat everything in sight! Searching for tidbits one night, he leaps into drawers, scampers across countertops, and scoots across the floor. He's having a terrific time filling up on the most delicious treats. Is Biddle Mouse keeping all the crumbs for himself? Nope! He's gathering up food for a wonderful feast for his friends. Perfect for little hands to hold, Biddle Books burst with warmth and humor that will set even the littlest, biddlest fans on their own BIG journey toward reading.

Another wonderful board book in the bestselling Miss Spider series!: The beloved spider and her sidekick Holley reappear in this board book editions of the popular picture book that includes festive illustrations and lots of beep-beeps and other car noises to keep young children interested.Miss Spider and Holley explore car lots, test drive some cars and encounter a few near misses, but all ends well thanks to the help of benevolent Moth, Sue. David Kirk's exuberant, luminous colors and hilarious depictions of the bug world are truly wonderful.