Customer Reviews

Miss Spider's New Car

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Quite by accident we stumbled upon MISS SPIDER"S TEA PARTY when my granddaughter was five. That book was to be touched,read, and taken to bed a many nights before she fell in love with the next one (MISS SPIDER'S WEDDING). The rhyming does not take away from the message of virtues that can be found in any culture. Holley is her hero because he wears glasses and shows kindness. We have collected all of Mr. Kirk's books and can't wait for future books to be presented. The vividness and texture of the pages held her attention long after we had finished reading a particular page. She clapped and cheered for Holley and wanted explanations of phrases that at that time was beyond her comprehension. Now she reads these books herself and although she has them memorized by heart; she still turns page by page to view the characters and touch the colors. What a wonderful way to start on the pathway of reading for fun.

My daughter loves the line about the Chuggy Buggy and this is her favorite of the Miss Spider books. Of the three it is the one we read the most. She loves it and I have to admit it is pretty fun.

The illstrations, while vivid, are a bit obtuse and difficult to discern. The prose doesn't flow. The book simply can't stand alone the way the "counting Book" and Miss Spider's Mom, do. If your child is hooked on Miss Spider, then this will be a fun addition to your collection, but it shouldn't be your first choice.

Our 11 month old daughter loves the board book version of this tale. She is fascinated by the bright illustrations. Given a choice, she will always go for this book. The Teaparty Counting board is also great for smaller Miss Spider Fans

What a great book for the young ones. It is my 5-year old's favorite to read, but especially the illustrations. My 2-year old that won't sit still is captured by the beautiful pictures and colors that catch the eye. The story is very creative.

We have read all of Miss Spider's books, and we love them. The pictures are so beautifully done, and although the words can be a bit out of range for younger children, they are fun to decipher for them to help them understand the meaning of what is going on. It can also expand their vocabulary without realizing it. Each story has a real life message that can be put to use in everyday experiences. We have enjoyed keeping up with the life of Miss Spider, and look forward to reading more about her adventures in the forest.

This book is pure poetry; a tender love story with rhyming language that flows to the ear like warm honey. It presents softly the mystery of attraction, devotion and pairing between individuals who from outward appearances are totally unsuited for one another. Dramatically illustrated, the romance between aphid and arachnid teaches tolerance for and acceptance of those who are different from ourselves. Its lyrical vocabulary is satisfying to the adult reader as well as little people. In fact, it brings tears to my daughter-in-law's eyes when she reads it to Jack and Mimi.

I purchased this book for my little granddaughter and was delighted with it. It is colorful and enchanting - which is exactly what I expected from a Miss Spider book. She absolutely loves it!

I received the book in wonderful condition as promised and in a timely manner as well. Very Satisfied! Thank You

My 4-year-old loves the Miss Spider's Sunnypatch world, so we were excited to see this brightly colored book about one of my son's favorite things--cars. But the story turned out to be disappointing. My son had zero interest in seeing Miss Spider and Holley shop for a car. He didn't understand the concept, and the words did not help. To him, there was no story, no plot. He was disappointed that none of Miss Spider's kids were in the book, and the illustrations were not clear enough to get him interested in the vehicles. I think we were both expecting a family adventure in a new car. At the end of the book he said, "Let's not read this one again."