The Spider and the Fly
Based on Poem by: Mary Howitt
Illustrator: Tony DiTerlizzi
Howitt, M. B., & DiTerlizzi, T. (2002). The spider and the fly. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.Illustrator: Tony DiTerlizzi
Genre: Poetry
Awards: 2003 Caldecott Honor Book
Summary: In this poem, the cunning spider attempts to woo the fly into his web. The illustrations are reminiscent of a 20s and 30s melodrama with black and white sweeping artwork.
How this book relates to young children: Children will enjoy the old-fashioned illustrations in the story.
How I would use this book with young children: Use during a lesson about strangers and how to be safe.
The Stranger
Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg
Van, A. C., & Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress). (1986). The stranger. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Genre: Fantasy
Awards: 1986 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book List, 1986 Parent's Choice Award for Illustration
Summary: When a farmer runs over a strange man and he comes to stay with them, their lives are forever affected...as is the weather. The illustrations allow the reader to infer many things unsaid.
How this book relates to young children: Children will enjoy the mystery of who the stranger really is.
How I would use this book with young children: This book is great to use as part of a lesson over generating questions while reading.
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