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Are You a Spider? (Backyard Books) Paperback – Picture Book, May 16, 2003

by Judy Allen (Author), Tudor Humphries (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 149 ratings
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This colorful first nature picture book, written by Judy Allen and illustrated by Tudor Humphries, gives children aged 4 to 7 an inside look at how they would experience life if they were a spider.

Ideal for reading aloud or as a first reader, the detailed, warm illustrations bring this familiar creature to life in a truly memorable way. Children who love spiders will learn all about their life cycles and behavior, and the witty, interactive text―beginning with the question "Are you a spider?"―will encourage readers to explore the similarities and differences between themselves and these fascinating animals.

And if you love insects, why not collect all ten titles in the Backyard Books series?

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Backyard Books
  3. Print length
    31 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - Preschool
  6. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.1 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Kingfisher
  8. Publication date
    May 16, 2003
  9. ISBN-10
    0753456095
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0753456095
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“This book can be used as a read-aloud or an early reader. This will make a very useful and friendly tool for introducing spiders. ” ―Children's Literature

“An attractive introduction to creatures likely to be found in backyards and empty lots...Readers will find Butterfly and Spider comforting and helpful, with touches of humor scattered throughout.” ―School Library Journal

About the Author

Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award.

Judy Allen, along with illustrator Tudor Humphries, created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.



Author Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal. Tudor Humphries' recent titles include Hiding and A Floating World.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kingfisher; Reprint edition (May 16, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0753456095
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0753456095
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.1 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 149 ratings

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Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments won the Whitbread Children's Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
149 global ratings

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Customers find the book fun and educational. They say it's a great way to introduce the topic of spiders. Readers also appreciate the pretty pictures and vibrant illustrations.

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13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative, fun, and great for new readers. They say it's educational and simple to read. Readers also appreciate the excellent illustrations and facts.

"...It's educational but also fun, and I like that it shows diversity of children - it is annoying when all the kids in nature-based books are white and..." Read more

"...I appreciate it for its easy-to-understand science and how it helps the child relate to an animal that might not otherwise be so easy to relate to!" Read more

"Great book excellent illustration and facts. Our almost 3 grandson loves it." Read more

"...Good explanation, fair illustrations. Has been great for preschooler, early elementary age child regarding understanding material and encouraging..." Read more

12 customers mention "Information quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and fun to read. They say it's a good introduction to the world of bugs in a more scientific and less cartoony way. Readers also appreciate the pictures and the fun way the information is shared.

"...Spiders are so important for nature, and I like that this book makes spiders a little less scary for kids...." Read more

"...Each of these books follows a similar format, and each has good scientific information about the animal being discussed, as well as detailed,..." Read more

"...the story told in an interesting manner, but the factual information is presented in a clever was." Read more

"My 3 year old son loved this as he's obsessed with spiders. Cute little book about spiders, not a story though!" Read more

7 customers mention "Visual quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the pictures pretty and the illustrations vibrant. They also say the book is beautiful and one of the most beautiful they have read for children.

"...about the animal being discussed, as well as detailed, visually appealing art. The final "Did you know?"..." Read more

"...Good explanation, fair illustrations...." Read more

"...We got him this book for Christmas and he loves it. It has nice pictures and helps explain the life of a spider in terms my four-year-old understands." Read more

"...and large letters, not too many on one page, and the illustrations are vibrant and educational." Read more

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Erin Kendall
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational, fun, important message
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
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We need more books that celebrate bugs and other often-hated animals. Spiders are so important for nature, and I like that this book makes spiders a little less scary for kids. It's educational but also fun, and I like that it shows diversity of children - it is annoying when all the kids in nature-based books are white and able-bodied, which is still the norm.
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J. L. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational, well-written, and fun
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012
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Another great installment of the "Are you a...?" series. My girls (ages 4 and 2) love this book, as well as the others. All of these books start by asking "Are you a spider?" (dragonfly, ladybug, snail, etc.), then go on to talk about how if you ARE said critter, then this is how you were born, how you grow, where you live, what you eat, and what eats you. Then it concludes by saying that if you look more like THIS (showing art of various kids), you are not a spider, but a human child. Each of these books follows a similar format, and each has good scientific information about the animal being discussed, as well as detailed, visually appealing art. The final "Did you know?" spread gives more general information about the animal and others of its kind. I appreciate it for its easy-to-understand science and how it helps the child relate to an animal that might not otherwise be so easy to relate to!
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Carolyn L
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you smile
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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I really enjoyed this book, even though it was a gift for my great-grandson. He likes spiders, so this was a big hit. Not only is the story told in an interesting manner, but the factual information is presented in a clever was.
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Jill
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandson loves it!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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Great book excellent illustration and facts. Our almost 3 grandson loves it.
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Dani Low
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun spider story
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013
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My 3 year old son loved this as he's obsessed with spiders. Cute little book about spiders, not a story though!
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Dad of one
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the little explorer in your life
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010
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We have ordered the majority of the Backyard books for our daughter who loves science. Good explanation, fair illustrations. Has been great for preschooler, early elementary age child regarding understanding material and encouraging interest in science. Our favorites are "Are you a Ladybug" and "Are you a Butterfly" but all books have been informative and fun to read! We have even learned quite a bit as parents and one of us actually has a science background.
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JBR
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun, simple yet educational children's book
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2007
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This line of children's books are amazing. Each one begins with the question, "Are you a Spider?" or slug or bee or whatever. It continues, "If you are, then you were born like this, and you grow up like such, and this is how you catch your food" and on through the life cycle. They are very simple to read, yet very educational and very funny. At the end the book concludes that the reader is, in fact, probably not a spider, but a human boy or girl, and, thankfully, will never, ever, have to wrap up a bug and eat it! The last 2 pages contain fun and interesting facts about spiders. After reading this one I immediately went out and bought every book in the series for my niece. They will be suitable to be read to children too young to read themselves, but also for children of all ages. This is the kind of book you will discover in your attic 20 years later, and still enjoy-re-reading.
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TwinMom16
5.0 out of 5 stars It has nice pictures and helps explain the life of a spider ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015
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My son is a spider enthusiast, and is obsessed with them! We got him this book for Christmas and he loves it. It has nice pictures and helps explain the life of a spider in terms my four-year-old understands.
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William G Higgins
5.0 out of 5 stars my kid loved this book
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2022
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my kid loved this book
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Samira
5.0 out of 5 stars Very beautiful and well written
Reviewed in France on June 27, 2021
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Very nice story and illustrations about what happens in nature. The child Im nannying loves spiders
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Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book of nature for toddlers and kids
Reviewed in Spain on October 23, 2018
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Great book to start toddlers in concepts about nature. Simple and fun to read.
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Sophie Fishing
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2013
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I learned loads and so did my 3 year old. Even if a lot of it goes over his head now, it's the kind of book he can keep coming back to for years to come. The text has a lovely conversational tone. I bought most of the series, and all the ones I've read so far seem great.
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Joanne E. Redwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2015
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thanks!
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