The Spider and the Fly - by Mary Howitt (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>OOWill you walk into my parlor, ' said the Spider to the Fly . . . " is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. Join celebrated artist DiTerlizzi as he--drawing inspiration from one of his loves, the classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s--shines a cinematic spotlight on Howitt's warning. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A special 10th Anniversary Edition of an illustrated classic that won the Caldecott Honor. Includes a collectible poster showcasing original art.</b> <p/><i>"Will you walk into my parlor," said the Spider to the Fly</i>....<br>This enduring verse from Mary Howitt dates back to the nineteenth century, but its warning--to beware the wiles of flattery--remains as relevant as ever. Celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi, drawing inspiration from his love of classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s, shines a cinematic spotlight on a quintessential cautionary tale.<br>In commemoration of its tenth year, this revitalized edition showcases both the Caldecott sticker and a custom anniversary sticker as well as a brand-new jacket, features an author's note and new art, and includes a four-color poster.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A gleefully sinister fable that spins its tale like a great old silent film. The kind one might only see in a haunted nickelodeon. I love the beautiful, dramatic, black-and-white illustrations."--Lane Smith illustrator of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" and "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales"<br><br>"The most charming spider you'll ever dine with!"--Henry Selick director of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "James and the Giant Peach"<br><br>Henry Selick director of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "James and the Giant Peach" The most charming spider you'll ever dine with!<br><br>Lane Smith illustrator of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" and "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" A gleefully sinister fable that spins its tale like a great old silent film. The kind one might only see in a haunted nickelodeon. I love the beautiful, dramatic, black-and-white illustrations.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Mary Howitt</b> was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1799. With her husband, William Howitt, she wrote more than 180 books, including the poem <i>The Spider and the Fly: An Apologue: A New Version of an Old Story</i>, which first appeared in <i>The New Year's Gift</i>. <p/>Tony DiTerlizzi is a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and illustrator who has been creating books for twenty years. From fanciful picture books, such as <i>Jimmy Zangwow's Out-of-This-World Moon-Pie Adventure</i> and <i>The Spider and the Fly</i> (a Caldecott Honor Book), to fantastic middle grade novels like <i>Kenny & the Dragon</i> and the WondLa trilogy, Tony imbues each story with his rich imagination. He created The Spiderwick Chronicles with Holly Black, which has sold millions of copies around the world. You can learn more about Tony at DiTerlizzi.com.
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