Author/Illustrator: Eric Carle
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Age Level: Lower Elementary
Rating: 5 stars
The Very Busy Spider is one of Eric Carle’s infamous picture books that involves his collage method of illustration. With painted and textured pieces of paper, Carle collages and overlaps pieces to create unique and colorful images, in this case, of animals. The background is white which draws the viewer’s eye to the collage itself. He also uses a raised medium that serves as the spider’s web, and is textured to the touch which is fun for young children.
Throughout the story the spider is spinning her web, while various animals ask her to do things that are typical of their breed. For example, the pig asks the spider if she wants to roll in the mud. This is good for young kids in that it helps them with animal identification. I find this book to be an enjoyable read, with beautiful illustrations, and helpful tips in the text that help children learn their animals.
I find Eric Carle's books to be suitable for lower elementary students, whether they are having it read to them or learning to read themselves. The sentences are short and basic, and the illustrations are destined to catch the students' eye. I have seen this book used in many lessons in art classrooms, and I personally find his illustrations ideal for this type of setting and intend to use them in my future art room.
I find Eric Carle's books to be suitable for lower elementary students, whether they are having it read to them or learning to read themselves. The sentences are short and basic, and the illustrations are destined to catch the students' eye. I have seen this book used in many lessons in art classrooms, and I personally find his illustrations ideal for this type of setting and intend to use them in my future art room.
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