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Miss Spider's Tea Party Paperback – February 1, 2007

by David Kirk (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 300 ratings
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The modern classic about a sweet spider and her friends is now available for the first time in a Scholastic Bookshelf paperback version

"Miss Spider can't understand why insects flee in panic at her approach. Being a florivore herself, she only wants to invite them over for cakes and tea. The ironic air wafting through Kirk's rhymed tale will not be lost on young readers, and the insects in the big, brightly colored illustrations beear comically apprehensive expressions as they hastily depart . . . At last, Miss Spider is able to convince a rain-soaked moth of her good intentions . . . A sweet tale" --School Library Journal
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    10 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  5. Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
  6. Publication date
    February 1, 2007
  7. ISBN-10
    0439918170
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0439918176
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About the Author

Kirk has studied painting for more than twenty years, starting in junior high school. A graduate of the Cleveland Art Institute, his bold palette and unique style are influenced by everything from nineteenth century academic painting to 1930s animation. Mr. Kirk lives in upstate New York with his wife, Kathy, and his daughters, Violet, Primrose, and Wisteria.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Reprint edition (February 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439918170
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439918176
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 300 ratings

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David Kirk

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David Kirk grew up in Ohio, USA, where he learned about insects and painting. He has been making toys and artwork for children for fifteen years and lives with his daughter, Violet, in New York.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
300 global ratings
Miss Spider's Tea Party
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Miss Spider's Tea Party
Bright fun pictures. Bring a vegan household, I love to send the message that all spiders are not bad. The story line goes through many differed bugs as you turn the pages.
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Top reviews from the United States

E. Rothstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Charming Miss Spider Tale
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2001
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My two-year old and I have had the exquisite pleasure of exploring the world of Miss Spider together, and this entry in the series is as charming as the others (Miss Spider's Wedding, Miss Spider's New Car, etc.). A lonely Miss Spider wants to have a tea party, but all the other bugs flee in terror when they see her. By the end of the book (told in a series of rhyming verses), however, the other bugs discover an important secret: Miss Spider is kind and thoughtful, and, she only eats flowers. When word spreads that their perception of her was wrong, Miss Spider soon finds herself surrounded by new friends. What I love about David Kirk's books is his perfect blending of words and pictures. His tales are simple, elegant, moving stories about the power of love, the importance of friendship, and seeing beyond exteriors to the gold that dwells within every creature's heart, and his paintings are stunning. I highly recommend any of the Miss Spider (or Little Miss Spider) books. They are a treat for adults and children alike, destined to be favorite reads and lifetime classics.
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MARGARET THATCHER
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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This book is for a new reader and it came quickly
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Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story with beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
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Miss Spider is social spider that wants to host a tea party. She invites all her insect neighbors to her tea party but they are all afraid of her! As the story’s events unfold her neighbors come to learn that she’s a kind and gentle spider!

This story teaches children a powerful lesson! This book is also perfect to use to teach counting. With a beautiful message and breathtaking illustrations, this book is joy for parents and children to read!
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Caitlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
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This book has been one my favorites for years to read both in the classroom and to my own kids! It has a great play on rhyming and counting…leading to endless options for extension activities!! I had read this book to my daughters class and her teacher loved it. I searched everywhere for a copying and was so excited to find one here.
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Ken
4.0 out of 5 stars great condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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thanks made a great christmas gift for the grandkid..
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Earthy Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2013
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I bought this for my 2.5 year old for Christmas. He is really into insects, especially butterflies. He normally doesn't sit to listen to a story, he likes to flip the pages himself. He lets me read this cover to cover without taking over. After we finish we go back thru and talk about the pictures. This will probably go down as one of my favorite children's books. The story is heart warming, the illustrations are breath taking, all around a great choice for any growing child's library.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars FAVORITE BOOK!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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The book came to us in the quality like you would expect from a book store. Couldn’t be happier!
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Gaslight1944
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Spiders First Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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Miss Spiders Tea Party is still one of my favorite books. The illustrations flow extremely well with the story and the characters are memorable. I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves to read to children. You have the ability to make up character voices while building the anticipation. I'm now thrilled to be reading this book to my grandchild. It brings so many happy memories of reading to my son.
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BerkanaFarms
5.0 out of 5 stars A story about incorrect judgments done loosely with number counting ...
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2016
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A story about incorrect judgments done loosely with number counting. Story is not as touching as some of the previous ones, but the point is just as poignant.
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Belladonna
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice book for kids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2010
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This is a very pretty book. A friendly Miss Spider who is both loving and giving. This book can appeal to many children who like nature and magical things. It may also ease the phobia of spiders? The artwork of Miss Spider book is lovely. Yes it's full of bright colours by the way although it's gentle on the eyes, with pictures showing lots of shading and warm hues. Imagine a vibrant flowery garden beneath trees, or at night time.
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Marie Love
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Spiders Tea party
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2012
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Excellent childs book, with beautiful,colourful illustrations, and I enjoy reading it to them as well.It is a delightful story, and I also like the way, it has a little message, that we should give everyone a chance as an individual.
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Mama Mia
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, but...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2012
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I bought this to read in my son's preschool class (2-3 year olds). They had been learning about Insects, so I thought this might be something to keep their attention well. I bought it without reading it in advance and I'm not sure I would have bought it if I had. Although Miss Spider is nice and tries to invite different insects for tea.. who all refuse at first, but then end up obliging.. it didn't seem to keep the kids attention. The colorful pictures were nice, so we ended up talking more about what they saw on the pages and less about the actual story. I think the wordiness or font.. or something just was not pleasing. In the end, I think the kids are the best judge. They weren't huge fans.
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