Itsy Bitsy, the Smart Spider

By Charise Mericle Harper

Book Overview

Inspired by her own daughter's delight in the character and rhythms of the beloved song, Harper has created this affectionate homage for any child who's ever sung along and wondered, Hey, why does that spider keep falling off that spout? Full color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803729014
• ISBN13: 9780803729018
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Dial
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Great staying power!

Not only is this a charming tale of the modern day "you go girl" mentality, but it has great staying power with my 2 1/2 year old son, who now likes to sing the verses in the car (and we see who remembers them first!) We've read this book almost every night for over a year...and im not tired of it yet!

It's About Time!

Finally, someone's made the Itsy Bitsy Spider . . . SMART! A modern take on the Itsy Bitsy Spider, "Itsy" doesn't just keep falling down the spout, she DOES something about it. Go Itsy! Harper does it again with fantastic colors and creative text. We read the book and sing it depending on the mood. There's nothing Bitsy, about this Itsy! Go Itsy!

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

A nightime favorite, this itsy bitsy spider comes alive with a life other than climbing the spout! The author's drawings are entertaining and fun. My 2 year old son loves it!

Great Addition to the Standard Nursery Rhymes

My two year old daughter loves this book! It continues the story of the itsy bitsy spider after she gets washed out of the water spout: "The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out. 'Yikes,' said the spider, 'I've got to use my brain and figure out a way to not get wet again.'" She gets a job to earn money and eventually is able to afford an umbrella to protect her from the rain. The book continues in the same rhyme format as the original verse. It is a very clever story and teaches kids to think about how they can solve their problems. The illustrations are colorful and cute. I would definitely recommend this book.