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The Spider and the Fly was written by Mary Howitt and illustrated by Tony Diterlizzi, 1829 was the year it was published and was a Caldecott Honors book for 2003. Publisher was Simon and Schuster Books for Young Reader, first edition October 1, 2002.This is a picture book and is categorized as a poem and a mind trip.

Description
The Spider and the Fly is a picture book for children written as a poem, authored by Mary Howitt and illustrated by Tony Diterlizzi. The book was published in 2002 by Simon & Schuster book for Young ReadersThe book contains 40 pages and is designed for children ages 5 and up.

Plot
The poem reflects on a spider and his parlor and a fly. The story involves the spider insisting the the fly to come inside his parlor. The spider tells the fly "Tis the prettiest little parlor that you ever did spy. The way inot my parlor is up a winding stair, and I have many pretty things to show you when you're there." But the Fly knows its a trick, knowing she can be a meal for the spider and the spider knows as well she is very wise.

Characters
Main characters are the Spider and the Fly

Critical Reception
Reviews The spider and the fly was announced with reviews. Publishers Weekly said that "DiTerlizzi has spun a visual treat that young sophisticates and adults alike will enjoy." The New York Times reviewed "This cautionary intrusion serves to explicate the metaphor for concretely minded readers, but the message is not likely to diminish their pleasure in the grisly doings one bit."

Awards
2003 Caldecott Honors Book