Eric Carle is an American author, designer, and illustrator of children's books. His picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, first published in 1969, has been translated into more than 66 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. He also wrote other popular books including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (1973), The Paper Bag Princess (1980), and The Grouchy Ladybug (1991).

This classic from Eric Carle is sure to delight your child. A very busy spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her from her work—but she keeps diligently at it. When she is done, she shows everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, but it is also quite useful! This multi-sensory book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them. And with its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, see, and hear.