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Little Miss Spider At Sunnypatch School

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Poor Little Miss Spider, she was so excited about going to school that she woke up extra early, ate quickly and ran to Sunny Patch School so that she could be the first one there. But once her lessons began, she felt like a failure. She wasn't very good at hiding in trees, or chirping like crickets. She couldn't master drilling leaves with her tongue and digging in dung made her sick. And when she tried to fly, she fell flat on her nose. What a miserable first day of school. That is, until she heard a poor little bug cry out that he was stuck in a spout. Little Miss Spider knew just what to do. David Kirk has written a lovely and very gentle rhyming tale, that let's all youngsters know that everyone is special and talented in their own way. His spectacular, vibrant illustrations, compliment the story and will delight your kids with their rich color and big-eyed insects. A terrific picture book that's not to be missed and a heartwarming story kids will want to hear again and again.

The best word I can think of to describe David Kirk's illustrations is sunshiny. There is a buoyant, inherently happy quality to his work that goes so well with his simple Miss Spider series. Here, Miss Spider is excited to begin her first day at school, but gets more and more disappointed as the day goes on to discover that she isn't good at anything!

As one of her buddies gets stuck in a water spout, however, Miss Spider jumps right in without thinking and helps free the trapped bug. The school principal congratulates her warmly and reminds her that everyone--EVERYONE--has some sort of talent or skill that can be used to make the world a better place.

Lots of fun for little kids, and blessedly fun for parents as well--if only to marvel at the saturated colors and marvelous detail of Kirk's illustrations.

Another great Miss Spider story from David Kirk. My 18 month old son can't get enough. He loves the bright pictures and rhyming story. Miss Spider might not be able to do what other bugs can, but discovers she is very special in her own way. Kirk's stories always have that heart-warming ending that we all love. As a mother, I also appreciate the extra thick pages that hold up to the toddler test!

I received this book as a gift for my 4 month old daughter-we love it! The simple rhymes are easy to read and the bright, vivid pictures hold even the youngest child's interest. Little Miss Spider is a character any child can grow up with! I also love the fact that the book is practically indestructible-the pages don't tear or warp.

Our Toddler loves the Miss Spider books and she is addicted to the latest addition to the series. The story follows Miss Spider through her first day of school and teaches a lesson in kindness. Like the other Miss Spider Books, the illustrations in SunnyPatch School are saturated with color and charm. It is a vey sweet book.

This story has made me a fan of David Kirk's work. The story is wonderful and teaches children a valuable lesson in self respect and being different, while showing that everyone is talented at something. You must never give up trying to find what your special talents are. Lil Miss Spider is excited about her first day of school, but when she arrives finds that there are many things that the other bugs can do, that she can't do well at all. At the end of the day she realizes how special she is when she courageously comes to the aid of another bug in trouble. She makes a gallant rescue and finally earns her gold star. "Our gifts, they are many: We hop, fly and crawl. But kindness," he (the principal) said, "Is the finest of all!" A perfect end to a brilliant children's story with unbelievably beautiful, bold illustrations. Your children won't be able to help themselves fall for the rhyming text as the story is brought to life with the pictures. This is a book that I delight in reading over and over again. One warning: The pages are gorgeous , but made on a thick, glossy paper. My daughter, who loves to put EVERYTHING in her mouth, got the nastiest paper cut on her lip. So now when I read it to her I give her a soft toy to keep her hands full. Ive purchased the board books as well, and those I put into heavy rotation. This is still my favorite, but will be better for her when she's a bit older.

David Kirk's illustrations are brightly colored and beautiful. I have yet to find a children's book author with better pictures. The words in this one are catchy and simple, but still clever and the rhymes never feel forced. And the message, that we are valued more for our treatment of others than for our accomplishments, is one all children should hear. The true measure of greatness for any kids' book though is how many times you can read it before you, the parent, are sick of it. I have read this one over 100 times and I have not hidden it from my children yet.

"Little Miss Spider at Sunny Patch School" takes us on another adventure into the life of David Kirk's Miss Spider character when she was just a little girl.

Miss Spider, like many kids, is eager to start school. She can't wait to learn her lessons and have fun. She's heard about so many great things happening at school and is eager to try them out.

Things start well enough for Miss Spider. She meets the principal and then dives into the day's activities. At first she has fun, but when she doesn't seem to be succeeding at anything, she begins to get worried. She learns that she has a special quality that can always be appreciated.

The story, like most other David Kirk books, rhymes and the illustrations are bright and delightful. They're full-page on every other page, with smaller illustrations to accompany the text. "Miss Spider" fans will enjoy learning more about the early life of one of their favorite bugs.

I love any of the miss spider books!! They are such great stories...such colorful, beautiful pictures. I love the rhyming in the storeis as well!! These stories definitely keep the kids attention!!:):)

Okay, this has to be the dorkiest thing I have ever read to my students, but one of them picked it out and told me to read it. So I did. And despite all it's too-cutesy dorkiness, I liked it. I liked its bright art. I liked the sweet message.

Dorkey, but adorable.