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Miss Spider's Wedding

(1995, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by David Kirk, Illustrated by David Kirk)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Scary tale is inappropriate for young kids.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 4 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Spiderus generally behaves badly.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Spiderus is one scary piece of work, from his bedroom eyes to his ingratiating smile.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Miss Spider's Wedding

Parents need to know that illustrations of scary and drunk spiders may frighten young children and the story, with its theme of seduction, is inappropriate.

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  • Families can talk about Miss Spider's meddling friend. Why is her friend unsatisfied with Miss Spider's choice? What do you think of her meddling? What would you do if you didn't think much of someone a friend admired?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Great illustrations

    What's the problem?

    Anyone who has a problem with this clearly has not read it or is overly sensitive. This was one of my favorite books when I was younger, and I still read it for the nostalgia. No problems in it whatsoever.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    What is your prob kids

    How can a kiddie book be scary

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models
    • Great illustrations

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    I read this book when i was five

    There's no content in here.

  5. I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 0.0

    Not the usual Kirk

    I am a huge fan of Kirk's work, but this book is a disaster. It's scary and completely inappropriate for small children. I consider myself to be fairly open-minded, but this is not acceptable for children.

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