An Interview with Harry the Tarantula

by Leigh Ann Tyson

Presented as an interview between KBUG radio talk-show host Katy Did and her guest, Harry the tarantula, this colourful picture book imparts factual information about the life of the spider in a humorous way that will appeal to young readers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792251229
• ISBN13: 9780792251224
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Fun Story for Kids who Love Bugs

[[ASIN:0792251229 An Interview with Harry the Tarantula] Very enjoyable story for those kids who are fascinated with bugs and spiders. My daughter really enjoys reading this and I love the humor.

Fun and informitive

This book was great. It is an interview on KBUG Radio by Katy Did of Harry Spyder. A National Geographic book it delivers facts in a fun way. The pictures are a little wild but my 8 year old really liked this book. Would be great for a unit on spiders too. Recommended for grades Kindergarten-3rd.

Informative AND Cute

Through interview format this book presents great insight into the life of tarantula. This book provides children with a delightful journey through some nonfiction; this is something children need more of. With all the nonfiction reading children have to do in upper grades, I try to expose them to as much of it as I can. This book shows children that nonfiction does not have to be dry and boring. I learned a lot about tarantulas through this book; they were creatures I never thought much about before. This text helps to make them seem less "creepy" to children. My students love this book and a few of them like to take the book aside and play the parts of tarantula and interviewer.

Great book!!

This book is both humorous and informative. My kids love it! The illustrations and dialog work perfectly together. This is a must have!