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This sturdy board book edition enables very young readers to count to 12 with Miss Spider as she looks for insect friends to play with. With one line and number per page, young readers count both words and the wonderful characters in the illustrations. Full color.
About the author
David Kirk grew up in Ohio, USA, where he learned about insects and painting. He has been making toys and artwork for children for several decades and is the creator of the best-selling children's classic Miss Spider series. He lives in New York.
Summary
Miss Spider teaches young children to count! This sturdy board book encourages young readers to count to twelve with Miss Spider as she looks for insect friends to play with. Focusing on one number per page, young readers can count both the words and the wonderful characters in the bold illustrations. Featuring adapted, simplified text inspired by beloved and bestselling Miss Spider picture books, this is an easy and delightful counting book as well as a keepsake for fans.
Foreword
This board book will feature a medallion in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Miss Spider on the cover.
-Stories featuring the 25th anniversary to be pitched to PW, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, BookList, The Horn Book, School Library Connection, Shelf Awareness, etc.
-Callaway's Miss Spider pre-pub social media campaign centers around the theme of celebrate Miss Spider's Birthday with Someone You Love.
-Author and artist David Kirk will do readings and signings in bookstores throughout the year.
PRIZE CONTEST:
- Callaway will launch a Miss Spider 25th Anniversary Prize Contest for independent stores and it is being announced through a flier sent to 750 independent stores. - The First Prize is a highly collectible, $250 value print signed by David Kirk, and the runner up prize is a collectible signed first edition of Miss Spider's Tea Party.
- Stores can register for the contest at http://www.callaway.com/miss-spider-independent-store-prize-contest/
- In store signage and 25th anniversary party themed images will be available for download as well .
