Diary of a Spider
By Doreen Cronin
The Story
A young spider records his everyday life in diary entries — spinning sticky webs, scaling walls, taking wind-catching lessons, and surviving the occasional run-in with a vacuum cleaner.
Why It's Special
For the kid obsessed with bugs, gross-out humor, and diary-style books that make ordinary days feel like an adventure.
- Big idea: Being different from everyone else is just part of being yourself — spider or not.
- Vibes: Silly, deadpan, and warmly funny, with a bug's-eye view of everyday life.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy bug facts mixed with humor
- like diary-style books with short daily entries
- are curious about how spiders actually live
- love a good vacuum-cleaner scare
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What kinds of things does the spider have to learn, like spinning webs or catching wind?
- Real-life connection: The spider goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day, just like you — what's your favorite school day like that?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the spider feels when the vacuum cleaner comes out?
- Imagination: If you kept a diary like the spider, what would you write about your day?
- Friendship: Why do you think a fly makes a good best friend for a spider?
