great story my son couldn't wait to finish reading it.
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Charlotte's Web
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Common Sense says
Gentle, much-loved classic delights all ages.
Themes in this book include: friendship, loss
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Charlotte's Web
Parents need to know that a major character dies, peacefully but alone. All children (and most adults) will cry, but especially sensitive children may be disturbed.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the various concepts of friendship presented here. Charlotte obviously gives a lot in this relationship -- what does she get in return?
- How should one treat one's friends? What should one expect from them?
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I love the book because it explains about a little girl who loves this pig very much. Wilbur whos getting bigger and older doesnt want to leave Fern. Fern's dad sells the pig and Ferns uncle,whos a farmer takes him. Fern goes to the farm everday and see's Wilbur everyday. Everyday she comes to Wilburs pen,she sees that he gets fatter and fatter. She doesnt know that Uncle Hommer is making him fat,so he can kill him. Then, Wilbur finds a spider named charlotte and charlotte helps him. By putting nice words on her web. Uncle Hommer thinks that a miracle was put on him. But thats not really true. This book is Excellent!
I rate this title on for age 5 and give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
perfect for any age
this book is a touchstone for american literature. i believe that every child should have the chance to read it and enjoy it. they will learn many new words and have the chance to imagine and also learn some new things about the real world. i first read this book when i was 6 and it has been one of my absolute favorites. since then i have probably read it hundreds more but everytime i find something new and enjoyable about it. although it addresses the issue of death, its not a harsh reality of it. charlotte does die but in a peaceful way. anyone will love this book, and if you do not i hope you have the chance to appreciate it.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 80% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 40% | of parents say it's educational |
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