Book details

Macmillan Children's Book

Jumper

A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider

Author: Jessica Lanan

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Jumper

Jumper

$19.99

About This Book

From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider - meticulously researched and utterly charming.
Page Count
48
Genre
Children’s Literature
On Sale
04/11/2023
Age Range
4-8

Book Details

From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider - meticulously researched and utterly charming.

What if you were small as a bean,
Could walk on the walls and ceiling,
Sense vibrations through your elbows,
And jump five times your body length?

That is Jumper's world.

Open this book to discover the vibrant, hidden life of a backyard jumping spider.

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781250810366

In The News

*A Sibert Honor Book*
*Four starred reviews*
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Booklist Editors' Choice

★ "Readers will leap for this magnificent glimpse at a most marvelous arachnid." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "An exceptionally empathetic exploration of the natural world sure to inspire new arachnid allies." - Booklist, starred review

★ "An immersive exploration of a common jumping spider’s abilities and physical traits." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "An accessible and thought-provoking title that connects readers to the world of a spider through engagement and education." - School Library Journal, starred review

"Simple but cinematic...satisfyingly dramatic." - BCCB

"Lush and dramatic." - Hornbook Magazine

An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids

About the Creators

Jumper

Jumper

$19.99