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The Lady and the Spider (Reading Rainbow) Paperback – July 20, 1987

by Faith McNulty (Author), Bob Marstall (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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A spider has made her home among the green hills and valleys of a lettuce leaf. It is a perfect den, just the right size, with a dewdrops pool nearby that will catch moths on moonlit nights. How is the spider to know that the lady intends to eat that very lettuce for lunch one day?

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Part of series
    Reading Rainbow
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    580L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 6.94 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    July 20, 1987
  10. ISBN-10
    0064431525
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064431521
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The life of a spider, happily at home in a head of lettuce, is endangered when the gardener decides to have lettuce for lunch. A Reading Rainbow selection. Ages 6-9.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"The descriptions of a spider's daily life are fascinating. The book's message, that all life has value, is powerful." -- -- School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (July 20, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064431525
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064431521
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6.94 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Jerry Tang
5.0 out of 5 stars The True Meaning of Kindness
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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This books shows about kindness to other creatures in the world.
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Randee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lession for kids
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2009
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I read this book to my girls when they were young. I really love the message that one does not have to automatically kill spiders, insects or bugs. All creatures are just trying to live their lives in the great big world. When the lady in the book finds the spider in her sink with the lettuce, she very thoughtfully takes it out side and back into her garden, where it belongs. Teaches a very good lesson in compassion and thoughtfulness.
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audrey frances
4.0 out of 5 stars the life of a garden spider
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2004
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A spider lives in a head of lettuce until the day the gardener decides to make a salad for lunch. Over the length of the book, the reader begins to identify with the spider, so the woman's mercy on discovering her visitor is welcome, and teaches a lesson in our connectedness to other creatures. Pastel art is comforting and quiet. (The book does discuss the spider's eating insects, in case that's not appealing to you.)
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Doris
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful little book - powerful message
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017
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Timing was very important, even more important than the shape of the book. Shape and timing were both excellent.The drawings enhance the story and give it more immediacy and reality.
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B Barker Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2014
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My favorite spider book!
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goodreads
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2014
Grands loved this one! 7 yr. twin boy and girl. Great read for this age group!!
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R_A_P_2005
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2005
Truly a classic in compassion. A great book for budding naturalists as well. Ever since I first read it, I can't pass a patch of green in the garden without wondering how many little creatures think of that straight line of salad-to-be as their forest and homes....
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