(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi. Inspired by Gorey, Addams, and film noir, DiTerlizzi spins his own stylish version of Howitt's cautionary 1829 poem. As a debonair spider lures a doe-eyed fly to his lair, ghosts of the spider's prey flit about. Black-and-white illustrations with a silvery sheen capture the dance with cinematic flair. This edition of the Caldecott Honor book includes a poster on the flip side of the dust jacket.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi. Inspired by Gorey, Addams, and film noir, DiTerlizzi spins his own stylish version of Howitt's cautionary 1829 poem. As a debonair spider lures a doe-eyed fly to his lair, ghosts of the spider's prey flit about. Black-and-white illustrations with a silvery sheen capture the dance with cinematic flair. This paper-over-board edition of the Caldecott Honor Book is notable for its bargain price.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi. Inspired by film noir and the illustrations of Edward Gorey and Charles Addams, DiTerlizzi spins his own stylish version of Mary Howitt's cautionary 1829 poem. As a debonair spider (vaguely resembling Clark Gable) lures a doe-eyed fly in a cloche and flapper dress into his lair, ghosts of the spider's past prey flit about. Black-and-white illustrations with a silvery sheen capture the dance with cinematic flair.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute