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  • The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle

    Board book (World of Eric Carle, Aug. 16, 1995)
    A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarEarly 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."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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  • The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (World of Eric Carle, March 6, 1985)
    A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarEarly 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
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  • The Very Busy Spider: A Lift-the-Flap Book

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Oct. 5, 2006)
    Now one of Eric Carle's most popular books is a lift-the-flap book! The horse wants to go for a ride, the cow wants to eat some grass, and the sheep wants to run in the meadow—but where is the very busy spider? You'll have to lift the flap to find out!
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  • The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle, Mike Ferrerir, Listening Library

    Audiobook (Listening Library, Sept. 25, 2018)
    A 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!
  • The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle

    Board book (Philomel Books, March 3, 2011)
    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.
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  • The Very Busy Spider -Miniature version book.

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, March 15, 1989)
    "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.Please note that this is a miniature book.
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  • The Very Busy Spider

    ERIC CARLE

    Hardcover (HAMISH HAMILTON CHILDRENS, Sept. 26, 1996)
    Very Busy Spider
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  • The Very Busy Spider Collector's Edition

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (Philomel Books New York, Aug. 16, 2011)
    The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produced a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen.
  • The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle

    Board book (Hamish Hamilton, Sept. 27, 2001)
    Early one morning a little spider begins to spin her web on a fence post. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures as well as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text. Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it grows from a simple line into a complex and beautiful creation - a perfect story for reading aloud and sharing.
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  • The Very Busy Spider. Eric Carle

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Puffin Books, June 1, 2011)
    Early one morning a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost and she doesn't stop until it is finished ...Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it grows from a simple line into a complex and beautiful creation - this is a perfect story for reading aloud and sharing.
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  • Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, July 1, 1990)
    Early one morning a little spider begins to spin her web on a fence post. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures as well as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text. Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it grows from a simple line into a complex and beautiful creation - a perfect story for reading aloud and sharing.
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  • Very Busy Spider plus

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (Philomel, June 1, 2000)
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