About This Book
In this charming story, Miss Spider, a beloved eight-legged character, grapples with self-doubt about her mothering abilities after laying five eggs. Her worries intensify when her adventurous spiderling, Squirt, sets off to return a giant egg to its mother. Along his journey, Squirt encounters three orphaned bugs, and together they face challenges, including a grumpy spider. Ultimately, Miss Spider learns that family is defined by love, not biology, as she opens her heart and home to the new friends, creating a beautifully blended family. This book gently explores themes of adoption, belonging, and overcoming fears, perfect for sparking conversations about diverse family structures.
Miss Spider worries that she is not a good mother when one of her recently hatched spiderlings goes off to find where an egg belongs.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why was Miss Spider worried about being a good mother?
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What brave things did Squirt do on his adventure?
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How did the orphaned bugs feel when Miss Spider decided to adopt them?
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What does 'family' mean to you? Can families look different?
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Have you ever felt worried about something new, like Miss Spider did?
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