Lily and the Tarantula [Kindle Edition]

John Murnieks (Author), Dori Murnieks (Illustrator)

Book Description

"Cute story with beautiful illustrations. This story kept my 5 year old twins attention and when it was over they both said "read it again". Great way to teach children to be respectful of all living creatures."

Lily finds a surprise while looking for toys in the garage. It's a tarantula spider! Though at first she is frightened, her father calms her and explains why she shouldn't be afraid. After a short adventure and a dream, Lily learns to respect all creatures - no matter how big and scary!!!

The beautiful illustrations in this children's book are sure to captivate young readers, and parents too!. Based on a true life experience, the story will help children learn respect for the environment. For ages 3 and up. Pre-readers will love the pictures, and new readers will also enjoy reading this bedtime story.

Product Details

• File Size: 1231 KB
• Print Length: 28 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008YLFJMG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #457,850 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story and fantastic illustrations. September 10, 2012

By Margaret C. Arvanitis

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

As a former preschool teacher I always looked for picture books that held my students attention. I found that both the story and the illustration are important to making a book a child will want to read over and over again. Author, John Murnieks has hit the nail on the head with Lily and the Tarantula. Aside from a tightly told story about a spider and this charming girl, Dori Murniek's illustrations were fantastic. With work like this more parents (and teachers) will be searching the epublishers for books. Not only is this book a good read for preschool children, beginner readers will love to read it too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining August 24, 2012

By Troy

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My six year old son read this book to me. We were both pleased by the entertaining story and the fantastic illustrations. He has since gone back to re-read it at least two more times.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure story that teaches respect for living creatures August 21, 2012

By Erika Colson

Format:Kindle Edition

I hate it when people react to spiders and insects by squishing them! That's why I love "Lily and the Tarantula" - because Lily does NOT squish the spider she encounters, even though she is initially afraid. Catching and releasing a tarantula might be adventure enough for some, but not for Lily. The story's imaginative dream sequence and lovely illustrations offer readers an even bigger flight of fancy, which concludes with a happy ending and lessons of respect and kindness.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amy likes February 3, 2013

By Amy Mashburn

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I gave it this rating because I loved the cute story of a little girl and spider.I love this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for both my kids! January 5, 2013

By Roman

Format:Paperback

Just got this book the other day and my daughter loves it (she's even started taking it to bed with her)! The illustrations are beautiful and the book sends a very positive message. We go through a lot of books at the house and it's nice to get away from the main stream, media driven, advertisement laden usual.

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent eight legged twist on the fable of the lion and the mouse! January 1, 2013

By KofaSing KoodGarma

Format:Paperback

I enjoyed reading this book with my children, and I liked how the illustrations enhanced the story. This is a great way to help children feel more at ease with nature and insects, plus promoting acts of kindness to all living things. I think this book would be a worthy addition to any young child's or classroom's bookshelf!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book especially for spider lovers December 14, 2012

By M. Garczarczyk

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My 5 year old son loves spiders so the story was very appealing to him. His favorite part was when the spider turned big. Cute free story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Kindness December 14, 2012

By Joanne Kaminski

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This is a great book to use in the schools to talk about kindness. As soon as kids see a bee the first thing they want to do is swat it and kill it. I don't live in a place where tarantulas are common, but it could be used with the same concept in mind.

More About the Author

I was born in New York, but consider myself a California native. I enjoy running, snowboarding, and tennis. When not writing, I'm also a technology executive. In addition to writing children's books I have some science fiction projects underway as well. I live in Southern California with my wife Erika and our two children, who of course inspire many of my picture books and stories. "Lily and the Tarantula" is the first of my books to be published, but there will be more to come. I hope you and your children enjoy reading them as much as mine do.

Find out more information about upcoming offerings, events, and other information please visit: http://www.oceansandlilies.com

The illustrations in "Lily and the Tarantula" are by California artist Dori Murnieks. You can see more of her beautiful artwork here: https://www.facebook.com/DoriMurnieksArt