When fall arrives and Halloween nears, little children LOVE learning about spiders. I always try and incorporate some of these spider books into our learning in the classroom and even at home with my own children. I feel like reading both nonfiction and fiction books about spiders enhances their learning experience. Here are my 12 favorite spider books. Are you looking for more spider ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom? If so click here. If you are interested in all things Halloween, click here.
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! by Lydia Monks
Join a spider who just wants to be a family pet.
Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin
A fun and charming tale about the activities of a spider and his friend, fly.
National Geographic Readers: Spiders by Laura Marsh
Beautiful photography and easy to read text combine in this informative book.
Spiders by Gail Gibbons
Explore the behaviors, physical characteristics, and habitats of different types of spider.
Spinning Spiders by Melvin Berger
Find out about the different types of web spun by spiders.
Are You a Spider? by Judy Allen
A book full of amazing spider related facts and discoveries.
Be Nice to Spiders by Margaret Bloy Graham
The animals at the zoo are happy, because Helen the spider is keeping the flies away, until…
Please Don’t Step on Us by Casey Crayne
A small spiders his friends try to convince you not to squish them!
I’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton
See spiders in a whole new light – full of fun facts and information.
Spiders by Kay de Silva
Learn to appreciate spiders through learning about their anatomy, feeding behaviors, and environment.
Miss Spider’s Tea Party by David Kirk
Nobody wants to come to tea with Miss Spider, in case they get eaten up!
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
Introduce young children to the world of spiders in this colorful classic.
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