A fun-read aloud picture book about a spider who loves to weave amazing artistic webs, only to wake up one day to discover he's missing a leg. Is he still a spider if he only has seven legs? His question is answered as his search for his missing leg takes readers on an adventure that is sure to bring a smile even to those wary of spiders.
Frank loves being a spider, especially the part that involves having eight glorious legs. But one morning Frank wakes up missing a leg. One of his friends exclaims, "I barely recognize him!" Another friend asks, "Are you still a spider, Frank?" Is he still a spider? Frank doesn't know. A funny and heartfelt quest filled with surprises ensues as Frank searches for his leg and the answer to his identity.
SUBMITTED
| 2017 Texas 2x2 Reading List
SUBMITTED
| 2017 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
"The deceptively straightforward text lures readers into the digital illustrations' silly punch lines and droll grace notes...the Jon Klassen-esque twist puts a wicked spin on his journey to acceptance." —Kirkus Reviews
"Razi’s debut paints a hopeful picture about a protagonist with a physical disability while at the same time acknowledging some of the struggles he encounters." —School Library Journal
"A silly story about a spider that loses his leg." —Seattle Magazine
"A tale that teaches self-acceptance and determination." —Seattle Times
"We love the humor woven throughout Frank the Seven-Legged Spider. Equally enjoyable for both kids and adults, it is one of those books that will please younger and older children." —Wild Tales Of
Michaele Razi is a children's book writer and illustrator. She loves children's books of all kinds: picture books, early chapter books and middle grade books. She enjoys all genres but she especially likes to read (and write) characters who are silly, funny and a little bit naughty. She lives outside of Seattle with her family and her two rascally cats. Frank the Seven-Legged Spider is her authorial debut.
A fun-read aloud picture book about a spider who loves to weave amazing artistic webs, only to wake up one day to discover he's missing a leg. Is he still a spider if he only has seven legs? His question is answered as his search for his missing leg takes readers on an adventure that is sure to bring a smile even to those wary of spiders.
Frank loves being a spider, especially the part that involves having eight glorious legs. But one morning Frank wakes up missing a leg. One of his friends exclaims, "I barely recognize him!" Another friend asks, "Are you still a spider, Frank?" Is he still a spider? Frank doesn't know. A funny and heartfelt quest filled with surprises ensues as Frank searches for his leg and the answer to his identity.
Awards
SUBMITTED
| 2017 Texas 2x2 Reading List
SUBMITTED
| 2017 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
Praise
"The deceptively straightforward text lures readers into the digital illustrations' silly punch lines and droll grace notes...the Jon Klassen-esque twist puts a wicked spin on his journey to acceptance." —Kirkus Reviews
"Razi’s debut paints a hopeful picture about a protagonist with a physical disability while at the same time acknowledging some of the struggles he encounters." —School Library Journal
"A silly story about a spider that loses his leg." —Seattle Magazine
"A tale that teaches self-acceptance and determination." —Seattle Times
"We love the humor woven throughout Frank the Seven-Legged Spider. Equally enjoyable for both kids and adults, it is one of those books that will please younger and older children." —Wild Tales Of
Author
Michaele Razi is a children's book writer and illustrator. She loves children's books of all kinds: picture books, early chapter books and middle grade books. She enjoys all genres but she especially likes to read (and write) characters who are silly, funny and a little bit naughty. She lives outside of Seattle with her family and her two rascally cats. Frank the Seven-Legged Spider is her authorial debut.
