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Title: Little Miss Spider
ISBN: 0439543150
Author:
David Kirk
Publicate Date: 2003-10-01
Publish: 2003-10-01
List Price: $5.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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Amazon Lowest New Price: $113.86
Amazon Lowest Used Price: $5.19
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1: Thank you
I received this item very quickly. I was expecting a little larger book. I wish the seller would have listed deminsions. Great condition and quick delivery.
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2: I cry every time I read it...
I originally got this book for my son, not knowing it was considered an "adoption" book, but that did become clear during the first read through. I thought the message was so sweet! There are a few families in our neighborhood who have adopted children, and I decided to get copies for them as well. It was when I ordered books for them and read the other reviews here that I realized that some people had been offended by this book.
There was one reviewer who apparently didn't read all the way through, but let me assure you that no one gets eaten by a bird in this book! Miss Spider is rescued from an untimely death by Beetle Betty. Just wanted to set that record straight.
This book is great for adoptive families, step families, and biological families as well. The message to take away is that LOVE makes a family, not necessarily blood. If the child has any questions after reading the book, you just take that great opportunity to talk about your particular situation. Small children aren't going to think that much into it, and older children, if they have questions; well, answer them!
We love this book at our house!
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3: Great message, beautiful illustrations!
This is a wonderful book for children who were adopted, and also for those who weren't. The message is one of total acceptance and unconditional love. And of course, the artwork is amazing!
Christine MItchell, author and illustrator of Welcome Home, Forever Child
Welcome Home, Forever Child: A Celebration of Children Adopted as Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Beyond
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4: awful awful message for adopted children
I believe Mr. Kirk's intentions were good, but the messages of this book is horrible. A baby spider is born and wonders where her mom is. A beetle helps her out. (sounds good so far....) I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that the beetle said that if she was spider's mom, SHE would look for her everywhere. The (I hope unintended) consequence of this is that an adopted child is left wondering why their birth mom is not looking for them. Or maybe she is and she might come take them away? Yuck, yuck, yuck. There are MANY reasons why a birth mother makes an adoption plan. Please read this book carefully before sharing it with an adopted child.
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5: NOT recommended for adoptive families
I purchased this book because of the many high reviews from adoptive parents. However the first time I read the book to my daughter (who was adopted from Taiwan) was also the last time. I was deeply troubled by the last page which says "For finding your mother, there's one certain test.
You must look for the creature who loves you the best." I believe the implication of this line is that I, her adoptive mother, love her more than her biological mother does. This is NOT a message I want to give my daughter. I have since gotten rid of the book.
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