Eric Carleõs The Very Busy Spider has been a favorite way for parents to teach young children about determination and persistence for more than 25 years. Now this classic storyñwith its delightful farm animals and the spiderõs tactile, raised webñcomes to a new, oversized board book format, perfect for storytime or for playtime. The extra-large pages will invite children and parents alike to cuddle up with this enduring, diligent spider.