Speckle the Spider

Author(s): Emma Dodson

Picture Books

This is an exciting interactive picture book following the adventures of a speckly spider with big ambitions. Speckle is sure he's a special kind of spider, but he doesn't feel appreciated enough in his home amongst the banana leaves of the Bahamas. So he leaves on an adventure, seeking fame and recognition. At first people aren't interested in his tap dancing. Then they are too interested - and even Speckle learns an important lesson about celebrity. With maps, flaps and surprises throughout the book, Speckle the spider's tale is told with humour and charm - even arachnophobes will find him irresistible! It features interactive maps, flaps and surprises make this a truly special paperback!

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Product Information

"This story of a tap-dancing spider is as eccentric as it is enjoyable, with illustrations to match." - (Independent)

Emma Dodson loves to be busy. She has been working as a freelance writer/illustrator for 10 years. She has written and illustrated children's picture books, produced images for magazines, greetings cards and giftwrap. For 14 years she has also worked for film and TV, producing props and art work. Emma also teaches on the Illustration BA at University of Westminster.

General Fields

  • : 9781406331936
  • : Walker Books Ltd
  • : Walker Books Ltd
  • : 01 August 2011
  • : 270mm X 250mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 July 2011
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Emma Dodson
  • : Paperback
  • : 32