Penguin Group USA Book Very Busy Spider
what parents are saying
A beautiful story and vivid illustrations make this a favorite at our house. I also love the tactile aspect to this book - tracing along the spider's silky thread as well as the spider and the fly. (Jun 15, 2016)
Audry P.
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what parents are saying
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We have this board book and it's the perfect size for my baby girl to hold and flip through. She just started being able to do so recently! Oct 19, 2023
- Alisha R.
Vaughan, Canada
We love this book - cute story and easy read! Great for baby and for toddlers too. Sep 19, 2023
- Kelsey H.
OMAHA, Nebraska
Any book by Eric is amazing! Nov 04, 2021
- Ashish S.
Frisco, Texas
Good books, colorful to catch baby's attention, fun and interesting. Jun 23, 2021
- Meagan C.
Carlsbad, Alabama
My son loves to touch the pages the very busy spider is on. Just like the very hungry caterpillar. May 25, 2021
- Kunica N.
Frisco, Texas
Baby has been listening and watching this book since he was a week old. Adorable story and very well illustrated. Jan 22, 2021
- Molly O.
United States of America
This is a repetitive story that gets chosen a lot in our home. It allows for fun animal noises and animal recognition. Jul 26, 2020
- Jennifer C.
Brea, California
This book is another great read. It's a simple story about how a spider works so hard to complete her web and nothing gets in her way. Jan 02, 2020
- Carolyn S.
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
We love ALL Eric Carle books. The artwork is spellbinding and the story entertains any audience :) Sep 16, 2019
- Nancy T.
Sterling Heights , Michigan
I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either. May 23, 2019
- Scott D.
West Sacramento, California
We have this on Moonlite and both kids love it. Different animals and they see a spider working hard through the book instead of playing. Jan 04, 2019
- Stephanie K.
Orefield, Pennsylvania
It's a good book but we change the words. I hate that the spider doesn't answer, I think it's rude. So we say the spider says no thank you. Good for learning animals and noises. Nov 02, 2018
- Ellen L.
United States of America
A beautiful book with nice subtle textures. Aug 27, 2018
- Megan T.
Winston salem , North Carolina
Love all Eric Carl’s stories! Jun 18, 2018
- Ali B.
Cleveland, Ohio
My baby loves this book! Lots of animal sounds to make it fun! Jan 29, 2018
- Gretchen M.
Southern Pines, North Carolina
I love this book for the easy animal identification and repetitive narrative. Oct 24, 2017
- Cathleen F.
Roanoke, Virginia
Classic! Jan 18, 2017
- CJ N.
Austin, Texas
This one is a bit long and boring compared to his others. It's sold in board book form but I haven't had a baby who was ever interested in it. Dec 16, 2016
- Secretly Expecting
Columbia , South Carolina
Love all his books but really enjoy reading this one! Jan 29, 2016
- Star E.
Lake Luzerne, New York
Another by Eric Carle. Lovely illustrations that stick out of the page. I got the tiny books to carry in the stroller ,car etc. Jan 15, 2016
- Lyndee P.
Byron, Minnesota
Read this one a lot! Dec 23, 2015
- Sara O.
United States of America
Textured pictures - great for baby hands Mar 11, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
Vancouver, Washington
Good book Aug 27, 2014
Sweet, classic book Feb 13, 2014
The story could be more engaging, although the textural spider webs are fun for my son to touch. Jan 29, 2014
- Rose W.
Tampa, Florida
I don't like this book. The whole thing is just about a spider who is too busy to talk to/do anything with anyone. Not a value I want to instill in my son. Jan 24, 2014
my son loves this book! eric carle is a great auther Sep 30, 2013
Featured Parents' Reviews-
- Elizabeth R.
Clark, Wyoming
A classic author and a classic book. Great for your insect lovers. Jun 01, 2022
- Ashley P.
Minneapolis , Minnesota
A classic for any child’s library. Not something that we frequently read but LO does request it once and awhile. Feb 01, 2020
- Starlite K.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A Fan Favorite, being an old librarian and now working with babies and toddlers, this is a great book for your children to grow up with. Oct 22, 2019
- Justine L.
Penacook, New Hampshire
Love the tactile growing spiderweb. A classic must have for every child’s bookshelf. Apr 30, 2018
- Cristina A.
Wilmington, California
Loved Nov 07, 2017
- tiffany d.
Swisher, Iowa
I believe Eric Carle is splendid, his books are just the right amount of quick, entertaining and visual stimulation for parent and child alike Oct 31, 2017
- Krystle H.
Caledonia, Illinois
My son loves feeling the raised part of the book where the web is. This is a classic and has beautiful illustrations. Jul 24, 2017
- Michelle H.
Piqua, Ohio
Love this book. It's nice to talk about hard work and I love the web for a tactile experience Jul 15, 2017
- Michie H.
San Clemente , California
You really can't go wrong with any Eric Carlisle book as the illustrations are so amazing. Kids become mesmerized with the art and the stories are easy to follow from a young age Jun 10, 2017
- Lacey G.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My son loves any type of bug and insect so this was perfect for him. I love the pictures and it held his attention. Probably one of his favorite books. May 17, 2017
- Morgan E.
Suwanee , Georgia
My baby loves looking at the spider on each page. You can't go wrong with Eric Carle. Jan 21, 2017
- Morgan E.
Rockwall, Texas
Love Eric Carle!!! Love this book! Jan 10, 2017
- Clare W.
Richmond, Virginia
Anything by Eric Carle is a winner. Oct 23, 2016
- Audry P.
Anchorage, Alaska
A beautiful story and vivid illustrations make this a favorite at our house. I also love the tactile aspect to this book - tracing along the spider's silky thread as well as the spider and the fly. Jun 15, 2016
- Kristi N.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Classic Apr 23, 2016
- Deb P.
United States of America
This is a great book that is also good for teaching the different animals Dec 23, 2015
- Krista S.
Sioux Center, Iowa
Beautiful illustrations and cute story. Aug 27, 2015
- Saudi V.
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Eric Carl is such a great author for children's books. They are very colorful and full of fun stories made to entertain. Jul 23, 2015
- Trista C.
McCalla, Alabama
We like this one. It's very repetitive, but my son likes to make the animal noises. Nov 05, 2014
- Sarah N.
Seattle, Washington
Our son loves this book. My husband can't stand it. Oh well. Mar 16, 2014
wonderful book, i've been reading this to my son since he was very small and he now knows the words. all eric carle books are fantastic. Sep 24, 2013
- Meghan R.
United States of America
She loves the textures printed on the pages and all the animals! We love all Eric Carle books May 10, 2013
More Parents' Reviews-
We have this board book and it's the perfect size for my baby girl to hold and flip through. She just started being able to do so recently! Oct 19, 2023
- Alisha R.
Vaughan, Canada
We love this book - cute story and easy read! Great for baby and for toddlers too. Sep 19, 2023
- Kelsey H.
OMAHA, Nebraska
Any book by Eric is amazing! Nov 04, 2021
- Ashish S.
Frisco, Texas
Good books, colorful to catch baby's attention, fun and interesting. Jun 23, 2021
- Meagan C.
Carlsbad, Alabama
My son loves to touch the pages the very busy spider is on. Just like the very hungry caterpillar. May 25, 2021
- Kunica N.
Frisco, Texas
Baby has been listening and watching this book since he was a week old. Adorable story and very well illustrated. Jan 22, 2021
- Molly O.
United States of America
This is a repetitive story that gets chosen a lot in our home. It allows for fun animal noises and animal recognition. Jul 26, 2020
- Jennifer C.
Brea, California
This book is another great read. It's a simple story about how a spider works so hard to complete her web and nothing gets in her way. Jan 02, 2020
- Carolyn S.
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
We love ALL Eric Carle books. The artwork is spellbinding and the story entertains any audience :) Sep 16, 2019
- Nancy T.
Sterling Heights , Michigan
I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either. May 23, 2019
- Scott D.
West Sacramento, California
We have this on Moonlite and both kids love it. Different animals and they see a spider working hard through the book instead of playing. Jan 04, 2019
- Stephanie K.
Orefield, Pennsylvania
It's a good book but we change the words. I hate that the spider doesn't answer, I think it's rude. So we say the spider says no thank you. Good for learning animals and noises. Nov 02, 2018
- Ellen L.
United States of America
A beautiful book with nice subtle textures. Aug 27, 2018
- Megan T.
Winston salem , North Carolina
Love all Eric Carl’s stories! Jun 18, 2018
- Ali B.
Cleveland, Ohio
My baby loves this book! Lots of animal sounds to make it fun! Jan 29, 2018
- Gretchen M.
Southern Pines, North Carolina
I love this book for the easy animal identification and repetitive narrative. Oct 24, 2017
- Cathleen F.
Roanoke, Virginia
Classic! Jan 18, 2017
- CJ N.
Austin, Texas
This one is a bit long and boring compared to his others. It's sold in board book form but I haven't had a baby who was ever interested in it. Dec 16, 2016
- Secretly Expecting
Columbia , South Carolina
Love all his books but really enjoy reading this one! Jan 29, 2016
- Star E.
Lake Luzerne, New York
Another by Eric Carle. Lovely illustrations that stick out of the page. I got the tiny books to carry in the stroller ,car etc. Jan 15, 2016
- Lyndee P.
Byron, Minnesota
Read this one a lot! Dec 23, 2015
- Sara O.
United States of America
Textured pictures - great for baby hands Mar 11, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
Vancouver, Washington
Good book Aug 27, 2014
Sweet, classic book Feb 13, 2014
The story could be more engaging, although the textural spider webs are fun for my son to touch. Jan 29, 2014
- Rose W.
Tampa, Florida
I don't like this book. The whole thing is just about a spider who is too busy to talk to/do anything with anyone. Not a value I want to instill in my son. Jan 24, 2014
my son loves this book! eric carle is a great auther Sep 30, 2013
Another great book for kids. Aug 31, 2013
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