Miss Spider's Tea Party

Author: David Kirk

Appropriate Age: 4-6

About the Author:

David Kirk grew up in Ohio, exploring the suburbs for bugs and such. He also grew to love painting. He is said to be the utmost experts of bug poetry. He now lives in New York with his wife and his daughters, Violet, Primrose and Wisteria. Several different Miss Spider books have been released since the original in 1994.

About the Book:

The lonely lilttle spider is anxious to invite friends over for tea. However, all of the other insects are afraid of being eaten by the spooky spider. When one moth gets harmed in a rainstorm, Miss Spider nurses him back to health. He spreads the word among his friends until her tea table is full!

Why Little Aristotle's Library Loves It:

The book is wonderful for counting. Each page introduces a new number that opens a doorway for children to scower pages looking for each tea cup or butterfly. It is a very interactive story with colorful images that jump out from every page. Your readers will ask you to seek out the next books so they can read more abou the loveable yellow spider who wants to make friends with her fellow bugs.


"I loved this story when I was little. My mom used to read it to me on rainy days, like in the book, and we'd drink tea together. Sometimes she'd even make treats to go along with the story too." --Amy G. (A Little Library Supporter)

Other Books You Might Like...

Within the same series of Miss Spider are also "Miss Spider's ABC Book," "Little Miss Spider," and many others. You can find these at your local library or book store.