Itsy Bitsy Spider

Everyone knows the story of the Itsy Bitsy Spider, but it turns out that there are several other spiders struggling with meteorological phenomena. The Incy Wincy Spider climbs up a garden wall, but “Down came the hail,/ Which made the spider fall.” And after the Tutti Frutti Spider makes it onto the roof, “Along came the snow,/ And pushed poor Tutti off.” Die-cut holes show the seven spiders engaged in their ill-fated climbing expeditions, and kids should be tickled by their misadventures. Simultaneously available: Hickory Dickory Dock, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Little Miss Muffet. Ages 1–3. (Mar.)