{"product_id":"the-spider-and-the-fly-hardcover","title":"The Spider and the Fly - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Howitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTony Diterlizzi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA special 10th Anniversary Edition of an illustrated classic that won the Caldecott Honor. Includes a collectible poster showcasing original art.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Will you walk into my parlor,\" said the Spider to the Fly\u003c\/i\u003e....\u003cbr\u003eThis enduring verse from Mary Howitt dates back to the nineteenth century, but its warning--to beware the wiles of flattery--remains as relevant as ever. Celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi, drawing inspiration from his love of classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s, shines a cinematic spotlight on a quintessential cautionary tale.\u003cbr\u003eIn commemoration of its tenth year, this revitalized edition showcases both the Caldecott sticker and a custom anniversary sticker as well as a brand-new jacket, features an author's note and new art, and includes a four-color poster.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Howitt\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1799. With her husband, William Howitt, she wrote more than 180 books, including the poem \u003ci\u003eThe Spider and the Fly: An Apologue: A New Version of an Old Story\u003c\/i\u003e, which first appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New Year's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi has been creating children's books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books like \u003ci\u003eThe Spider \u0026amp; the Fly\u003c\/i\u003e to chapter book series like the Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with a rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle grade series the Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and been translated in over thirty countries. The Norman Rockwell Museum's exhibition \"Never Abandon Imagination\" featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi's career as a contributing artist for Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e and on CNN, PBS, NPR, the BBC, and the \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 10.2 x 11.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 21, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider and the Fly\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772315238688,"sku":"9781442454545","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fe6a5bf46c7312f8e8e91e2a69b72d7f.webp?v=1780402930","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-spider-and-the-fly-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}