I'm Trying to Love Spiders

Do you shriek, freeze, or flee when a spider appears? This picture book invites young readers to rethink their reactions. Through a playful quiz, it lays out a few possible responses to a spider sighting and explains why the book is for anyone who picked anything but the most affectionate option. From the eight eyes many spiders have to the enormous amount of insects a spider can eat in a year, the book presents surprising facts about these creatures. It also reassures readers that a spider bite is far less likely to be deadly than many people fear. Whether or not the fear fades, readers should come away with plenty of facts and a good laugh.