If you’re studying spiders or looking for some fun books to read this Halloween, try these spider books for preschoolers. They’re great for young readers.
You can this collection of picture books to your preschool spider activities. Spiders are the perfect bug to study during the month of October as we head into Halloween.
Spiders are fascinating creatures, and their webs are so interesting. Kids will love exploring spiders, their life cycle, and more.
And, these picture books are a great way to introduce your kids to them while alleviating any fears they may have.
Books are a great way to introduce topics to preschoolers. They’re also good for demystifying frightening or unknown topics.
If your preschooler are afraid of spiders, you can help calm their fears and teach them more about these creatures with the help of some good picture books.
Using Books to Teach About Spiders
Have you ever considered how a simple picture book could transform your little one’s understanding of the world around them?
Let’s talk about spiders, for instance. Yes, those eight-legged creatures that can sometimes cause a bit of a fright. But did you know they’re also fascinating creatures playing a vital role in our ecosystem?
Picture books are a fantastic way to introduce these complex topics in a friendly and engaging manner. I remember my own childhood, curling up with a vibrant picture book and being transported into a world of imagination and learning.
Books like “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle or “Diary of a Spider” by Doreen Cronin not only teach kids about the life and characteristics of spiders but also instill a sense of respect and wonder for all creatures, big and small.
So, why not grab a picture book and embark on this exciting learning journey with your preschooler?
Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider
The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain….As the itsy bitsy spider struggles, Pete and his friends know just what to do to help out!
A determined little spider named Walter is trying to make a sturdy web that will stand up to the blustery wind. The webs he makes at first are woven in special shapes–a triangle, a square, a circle–but they are still wibbly-wobbly. Can Walter make a web that is both wonderful and strong?
In this book, featuring remarkably realistic artwork by S.D. Schindler, you will learn about the silk spiders produce, the webs they spin, and the prey they capture. You will even learn how to make a web of your own!
In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion.
The Amazing Voyage of Nefertiti, the Spidernaut. Most spiders spin a web and passively wait for prey to come to them. Jumping spiders, by contrast, actively hunt by jumping to catch their food. What if a jumping spider was sent to the International Space Station? When it jumped, it would simply float. No one knew if the spider could hunt in a weightless environment. This nonfiction picture book for elementary kids chronicles the amazing voyage of Nefertiti, the Spidernaut to the International Space Station and back
Play along with this well-loved rhyme and an adorable spider puppet! This classic rhyme about an adventurous spider features a fun finger puppet toy built into the book, encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development in your little one. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups share in the fun!
As the old mummy makes his way across a graveyard and through a haunted castle, he swallows all kinds of creepy things. From a rat to witches’ brew, and a crow to a spooky ghost, this mummy keeps swallowing and swallowing…until finally there’s a knock on the door. Trick or treat! Jennifer Ward’s fun text and Steve Gray’s zany artwork add a spooky Halloween twist to this adaptation of the popular song.
This is the diary . . . of a spider. Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind-catching lessons. Lucky for him, his best friend is a fly!
You don’t have to look far to see a spider’s web—in the corner of the window, on a fence, or in a bush—spiders make their homes everywhere. And there are so many kinds of spiders! Some red, some blue, yellow, and more…all fascinating. Amazing photography and easy-to-understand text make Spiders a hit in this National Geographic Kids series.
From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids reminds us that even when they look scary, most spiders are harmless—and even helpful!There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world—small and large, colorful or gray—and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary.
Did you know that when a spider's web is damaged, a spider will often eat the remaining silk before making a new one? Young children will make many amazing discoveries about spiders in the captivating Backyard Books: Are You a Spider? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries.
Don’t let this lonely spider frighten you! She just wants to be a family pet—and she thinks she would make a better pet than the typical dog or cat. But every time this clever spider tries to impress her chosen family, she scares them instead, until the day she unwittingly enchants them. Aaaarrgghh! Spider! spins a lively tale about one creature’s efforts to find her place.
Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful!
I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year!
Add these spider life cycle activities to your upcoming fall and Halloween activities. Find four printable activity pages for preschoolers.
Spiders aren’t spooky when they’re featured on these spider counting worksheets. In fact, they’ll help preschoolers count to ten!
In conclusion, the world of spiders is full of intrigue and wonder, and these spider books for preschoolers are the perfect way to introduce your little ones to it.
Each book we’ve highlighted offers a delightful blend of education and entertainment, fostering a love of reading and a fascination with these eight-legged wonders. We hope this list inspires many hours of joyful reading and learning together.
Remember, every book is a new adventure waiting to be discovered. So, let’s turn the page, and let the magic of spiders weave tales that will captivate the imagination of your preschooler.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
