Books with title Jimmy and the Spider

"Johnny and the Spider" is a children's book with several illustrations. The tale is written for all ages, and may be read to very young children by an adult who is able to explain the didactic nature of the story. An imaginative boy named Johnny is playing a game in the backyard of his house which abuts a national forest. Johnny has invented a game where he is on a quest. He is stalking the shadow of an immense bear while armed with a popgun. During his adventure, the lad encounters a talking spider that tells Johnny his young mind cannot be trusted regarding what is real and what is not real.

When a twelve-year-old girl wants to play baseball with the boys, she’s lucky to have the help of a former Major Leaguer who has the power to change her life forever. Escaping to the empty baseball fields across the street from the military housing in which she lives, Billie is content to throw a ball against the wall, pitching imaginary games with no one around — until she meets Jimmy Parks, the man who maintains the fields. Not only does the long-retired Major Leaguer teach Billie and her new friends how to play baseball the right way, he and the other older coaches also teach the team about life in this story of breaking barriers — and breaking through to do what you were always meant to do.A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to support youth baseball. For more information, go to LeeSilber.com/charity.

Dooney is a calico cat that lives with her human parents in a motor home. One day she discovers they have a guest. It was a spider named Moe. He was just in a disaster and Dooney invites him to live with her in the motor home. They become great friends and play games and travel around the country sightseeing.This book speaks to overcoming differences and shows love is what makes a family.

A classic cautionary tale with a unique twist. 'Will you walk into my parlour, said the Spider to the Fly...' is one of the most recognised and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But how many of you know how the tale actually ends? Join celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi as he shines a 1920's film noir cinematic spotlight on Mary Howitt's 173 year old classic poem, warning us against those who would use sweet words to hide their not-so-sweet intentions and lure us into danger.

Joshua and the Spider is a story of parental love, obedience, true friendship, and heroism. Joshua is a young caterpillar that is certain his butterfly parents do not understand what it's like to be a caterpillar. Consequently, he ignores his parents' warnings and goes back to eat from the Sugar-Pie flowers one more time, disregarding the threat of the banana spiders who live amongst these flowers and love to eat caterpillars! Joshua and his sidekick Eric Cricket find themselves in a seemingly hopeless situation until Captain Sting with his Yellow Jacket Squadron and Constable Ant get involved. In the end Joshua and Eric learn powerful lessons about parental love, obedience, true friendship, and heroism. Joshua and the Spider is an educational opportunity for any child, as the book is riddled with words that are typically outside the average child's vocabulary. A simple glossary in the back will help their understanding. Intended for boys, age 6-10.