Diary of a Spider

My students really enjoyed Diary of a Worm, so they voted on reading this book. This is a diary of a spider. The spider is a lot like a human with just different fears. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents' Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind–catching less......more

Following up on their humorous Diary of a Worm, author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Harry Bliss present this picture-book diary of Worm's best friend, Spider. Opening in March (just like its predecessor), Spider's diary chronicles his home and school life, and his friendships with Fly - a depar......more

Grades K-3 Kirkus Editor’s Choice This follow-up to "Diary of a Worm" will make kids and adults roll with laughter. The personified spider, friend of worm and fly, accounts the diary of his life in scrap book, diary format which includes pithy one-liners like, "Went to the park with my sister today.......more

3.5 - The humor was by far the best part of this story. The illustrations aren't lacking in anyway but the humor tops everything. Julia (and I) both laughed out loud a few times. Why aren't I rating it higher then? I don't know. I asked Julia and she says 3 stars and I have to agree with her. I'm th......more

I found this book super adorable! This book was basically what the title says. This book can make children interested into bugs and insects especially spiders. It teaches that not all spiders are bad. I liked how they incorporated a fly because as most people know that spiders eat flies. In the end......more