Weaver and the Web - by Chris Baker (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A long night ahead means plenty of time for web-making and bug-catching for this meticulous orb-weaver spider in this brilliant, non-fiction picture book that uniquely captures the spider's point of view.

Once night falls, Weaver emerges from the rolled-up leaf she sleeps in during the day, and begins searching for the perfect place to spin her latest web. She climbs up and scurries down, and winds around and around until she's created something perfect. But right after she catches her first crane fly, her web stretches and snaps and...Weaver is fallllllllling down. How will she catch bugs now?

Follow along as Weaver scuttles through the night and, with a bit of help, finds the perfect spot for web-making.

Review Quotes

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS ᯓ★

"An exceptional pairing of text and art that will reward arachnophobes, spider lovers, and the generally curious." --Kirkus, starred review

"Weaver's instinct-led exploits make for riveting reading." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"Weaver and the Web is a poetically written, beautifully illustrated ode to our eight-legged friends that's sure to guide young readers toward curiosity and admiration rather than trepidation... This finely crafted, immersive tale answers the question of what happens outside after dark with creativity, reverence and wonder." --Bookpage, starred review

"Altogether, a beguiling peek at and appreciation of one of nature's everyday wonders." --Horn Book, starred review

About the Author

Chris Baker is an author, recovering arachnophobe, and founder of a nature-focused bookshop, Chicory Naturalist. Their debut picture book, On a Mushroom Day, received a Riverby Award for excellence in nonfiction. Chris is also a certified forager and enthusiastic outdoor educator, leading walks in the Hudson Valley bioregion. Running through all of her professional endeavors is a passion for reconnecting broken chains of generational knowledge about the natural world. They live a few blocks from the Hudson River with their spouse, child and two calico cats.

Byron Eggenschwiler is an award-winning illustrator living in Calgary, Alberta. Some of his books include The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason, Operatic by Kyo Maclear, Coyote Tales by Thomas King, and The Strangest Thing in the Sea by Rachel Poliquin. Byron's work has also appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Walrus, GQ and O, The Oprah Magazine.