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Tarantula in My Purse

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tarantula in My Purse
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Cowdrey
By (author) Jean Craighead George
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 195,Width 135
ISBN/Barcode 9780064462013
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Primary

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication Date 2 July 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

From bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George comes an autobiographical story about how wild it can be living in a house full of animal fans. Imagine living with a skunk in your closet, a bat in your refrigerator, and a tarantula in your purse! In this hilarious autobiographical account, Newbery Medal-winning author and acclaimed naturalist Jean Craighead George describes her adventures in a house full of wildlife enthusiasts-and the amazing animals themselves.

Author Biography

Richard Cowdrey's favorite things to draw and paint are the things that reflect the awesomeness of God and his creation. From vast landscapes to the littlest bug on a leaf, Richard marvels at the beauty in the details. Richard's bestselling children's books include Fiona the Hippo, Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley and A Very Marley Christmas.

Reviews

"A one of-a-kind lesson in living with nature. Endearingly told." -- Publishers Weekly "Narrated with humor and warmth." -- Kirkus Reviews "These brief, amusing vignettes make wonderful read-alouds to share with the whole family." -- School Library Journal