Miss Spider's ABC Book

I liked this book for a several reasons. First, I like this informational book because it sticks with the main theme of the book, bugs. A bug is given for each letter of the alphabet. For example, letter T is a picture of a termite, and it says "termite tunnels." I think the theme of bugs throughout the book shows the organization in the writing of the author, David Kirk. Second, I like this book because the ABC example are all alliterations. For example, M says, "moths mingle." Not only were the alliterations informative, but also engaging. The alliterations helped readers understand the letters more thoroughly. Third, I like the illustrations in the book. The illustrations are bright, engaging, and friendly. The illustration for each show more letter included a couple bugs. For example. for the A, "ants await," page it includes a picture of two brightly colored ants talking. The main idea of the story was an informative text, in which a spider gets a surprise party and each gets represents a letter in the alphabet. show less

I would recommend this book to any child trying to learn his or her alphabet, because the book it very helpful and colorful. It is a great way for children to learn the pictures in the book by putting the letter with it.

"Miss Spider's Abc Book" is a beautifully illustrated book by David Kirk. In it, Miss Spider's insect friends, including ants, fireflies, moths, and ladybugs wait for her arrival at the surprise birthday party they have planned. As in his previous Miss Spider books, Kirk's vibrant art work steals the show. The luminous colors and entertaining facial expressions make the creatures come alive on the page, resulting in a book that can be appreciated by both children and adults. The alphabet letters have some fancy detailing, but are still clear enough for children to identify.

David Kirk is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and worked as a toy store owner and creator of hand-made toys before embarking on his career as a show more children's author/illustrator. "Miss Spider's Abc Book" is the fifth title in the series; while this particular book hasn't won any awards, People magazine named "Miss Spider's Wedding" to its list of "Top Ten Children's Books" 1994. show less

David Kirk's picture book offers children a different way of learning the alphabet. The books main character is a spider, but the book also introduces other insects and other things that would involve spiders. The picture are big and vibrant. There are enough words to help young children follow along.

we love this book for the pictures! Beautiful bright, up close bug pictures that take you through the alphabet!

ABC book describing all sorts of bugs and plants. Each letter describes something new. At the end of the book, all characters hide, and when Miss Spider enters, they all shout "Happy Birthday, Miss Spider!" All characters are flat because they are not described or talked about any more than once in the book. Genre: Poetry because it follows an ABC poem format throughout

This book uses different insects to teach the alphabet.
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