Spiders!
October 4, 2007 by Kelly Phillips Erb
Filed under Parenting
Creeped out yet? If so, chances are that you’re not in the targeted age demographic (ages 5-9).
Spiders, by Seymour Simon, is one of a number of terrific books published with the assistance of the Smithsonian Institute. While the cover gave me the heeby-jeebies, my five year old was immediate drawn to it. “SPIDERS!” she shrieked with more than just a hint of excitement. “SPOOKY!” she added. Her eyes got really big and she pretended to be scared, all while bouncing up and down waiting to see the book.
She was not disappointed – and neither was I. The book is beautifully photographed. The spider webs alone were fascinating and the close-ups of spider faces, while they didn’t do anything for me, thrilled my daughter.
The book is chock full of fascinating information… Did you know that there are over 40,000 different kinds of spiders? And that not one of them has wings or an antenna? I feel smarter already.
The combination of sufficiently scary spider photos and interesting spider trivia should appeal to parents and kids alike. While the book is a little steep at $16.99 (Hardback), I’d still recommend it. And if you’re looking for a great Halloween present (doesn’t your kid have enough candy?), it makes a suitably eerie treat.
So, I come by to say an official welcome to the channel and happy launch and just look. You’re trying to terrify me. Now I have the shivers.
Still some kids like this kind of stuff — not my son but I think I rubbed off on him.
So yikes; but still welcome and I cannot wait to read this blog all the time. I LOVE books, all books; but collect lots of old-school children’s books so this is like my dream blog. My son already has his own huge collection and he’s only six.
Have a nice launch with your scary eight legged pal. I’m sure you’ll see me around to the point of annoyance
PS love the name of the blog — did you think of that? Good one.
Jennifer -
Eons ago, Liz Strauss (www.successful-blog.com) mentioned it in a brainstorming session and I’ve always remembered it. I thought it was brilliant. When I had the opportunity to use it, I did – and thanked Liz for it!
Just the picture of the cover creeps me out.