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1) A spider named Itsy

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Why did Itsy Bitsy make his famous journey? With a dose of warmth and whimsy, Steve Light's remarkable, intricate artwork spins a backstory of unexpected friendship. Itsy Bitsy sits at home, drinking tea, all alone... Everyone knows the rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of the sun, and the determined climb back up the spout - again. Generations of children have sung this beloved verse...

2) The Very Busy Spider's forest friends: a touch-and-feel book

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World of Eric Carle

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Greet new friends and encounter different textures as The Very Busy Spider explores the forest and meets its inhabitants.

3) It fell from the sky

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All the insects agree that the object that fell from the sky is a Wonder, but when Spider decides it is his, he risks losing all of his friends.

4) Spiders: worldwide webs

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Graphic Novel, Image

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"When a sister and brother agree to help a talking spider find her missing child, they don't realize that it will take them on a journey across the globe! Along the way they'll meet spiders who live in every environment imaginable, from their own backyard to the Australian Outback. Although they seem scary at first, once you learn why spiders have gotten such a bad reputation you'll see that they are actually here to help!"--

5) The story of a ladybug: it starts with an egg

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"Discover how a tiny egg becomes the recognizable ladybug. Engaging photos offer a close-up look at each step in the life cycle"--

6) Disgusting bugs

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Mattern, Joanne

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That's Disgusting!

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"Backyard bugs and more that will make readers' skin crawl. In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting bugs through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more." -- Amazon.com

7) Stink and the hairy scary spider

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McDonald, Megan

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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Loving everything scientific except spiders, an arachnophobic Stink reluctantly attempts desensitization therapy exercises recommended by Judy and Webster before a real-life, fact-filled encounter takes them all by surprise.

8) Pete the cat and the itsy bitsy spider

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Presents an adaptation of the "Itsy Bitsy Spider," in which Pete and his friends know just how to help succeed.

9) What's your favorite bug?

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Eric Carle and friends. What's your favorite? volume 3

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Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love...

10) Will ladybug hug?

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Will Bear Share?

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Ladybug is a great hugger. But will her friends let her hug? Find out in this surprising book all about consent.

11) Fingerprint bugs

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Nuytten, Bobbie

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Fun with Fingerprints

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"Includes easy step-by-step instructions for creating fingerprint illustrations of bugs"--Provided by publisher.

12) Itsy bitsy spider

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Anderson, Steven C

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This classic nursery rhyme song gets an updated, original recording paired with a delightful picture book. The combination of paired music and text helps engage students and develop early literacy skills.

13) Walter's wonderful web

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A young spider named Walter tries to weave a very sturdy web. Can you pick out the different shapes that are formed while he is working?

14) Worm loves Worm

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Two worms in love decide to get married, and with help from Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees they have everything they need and more, but which one will be the bride and which the groom?

15) I'm trying to love spiders: (it isn't easy)

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Barton, Bethany

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"This fresh and very funny non-fiction picture book shares lots of fascinating facts about spiders in an entirely captivating way. If I'm Trying to Love Spiders doesn't cure your spider phobia, it'll at least make you appreciate how amazing they are...and laugh a lot as you learn about them."--

16) The lizard war

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Battle bugs volume 1

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Bug Island is under attack! The lizard army is invading and the Battle Bugs are losing. Their only hope against the intruders is a strange creature they've never seen before--a human being named Max. Max doesn't know how he ended up on Bug Island--but he does know the Battle Bugs need his help!

17) A pet for Fly Guy

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In this first Fly Guy picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet.

18) Spider sandwiches

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Freedman, Claire

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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Monster Max will feast on anything crawly, creepy, hairy, and sticky, but his favorite snack is squirmy spider sandwiches.

19) The very busy spider

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World of Eric Carle

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Book, Playaway Wonderbook

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The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen.

20) The Very Hungry Caterpillar's rainbow colors

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World of Eric Carle

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"In this delightful board book with rainbow-colored edges, young readers will experience a different vibrant shade on each spread. Find the red ladybug, the green tree, and more in this bright book featuring fun things in every color of the rainbow!"--