| Charlotte's Web |  | Author: E. B. White
Creators: Garth Williams, Rosemary Wells
Publisher: HarperCollins
Category: Book
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Rating:  460 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0064410935
EAN: 9780064410939
ASIN: 0064410935
Publication Date: October 1, 2001
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An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads "Some Pig," convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. In this story of friendship, hardship, and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things.
Product Description
Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little are two of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the first time ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish new collectors' editions. In addition to a larger trim size, the original black-and-white art by Garth Williams has been lovingly colorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, adding another dimension to these two perfect books for young and old alike.
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 Wonderful! July 18, 2010
Jill V. Zaitchick
A wonderful introduction to friendship, family, and loyalty. The concept of death is brilliantly presented without pulling any punches. Charming, with a brittle edge, and a touch of whimsy!
Who DOESN'T love this book?! July 6, 2010
H. Dunleavy (New York, NY USA)
Before you get married, ask your prospective husband if he likes the book Charlotte's Web. If he doesn't like the book, RUN. QUICKLY. LEAVE HIM AT THE ALTAR. This man obviously has a cold piece of ice where his heart should have been, and you do not want to commit the rest of your life to him!
adorable May 14, 2010
Lori A. Libby (Southern Illinois)
This has to be one of, if not my, favorite childrens books. In this book children will learn about acceptance, love, patience,and the cycle of life, and it is all delivered in such a way that it will make you laugh, and perhaps cry, but in the end it will leave you with a smile.
Charlet the spider is a wise and loving spider that helps wilber, (the insecure runt of the liter pig) find his place in the barn and in life, through creative and funny ways. This book is a must read for any child.
Lori Ann Libby
author of
The Adventures of Henry Hamper and the Flying Fish
One of the DFF Book Club titles April 16, 2010
Lauren Fisher
Read the full review (with illustrations) on Sparkling Adventures: [...]
I thought that I would be presenting an anomaly for this month's DFF book club -- a book that we didn't actually own. However, just yesterday I finally obtained a fair secondhand copy at a garage sale, and now I can present to you a new favourite from our shelves.
Just because a book is made into a movie doesn't mean that the book is made redundant. How many times have you come away from a film saying, "The book was better"?
Charlotte's Web is one of those books. Don't spoil it by showing the movie to your kids. Read them the book instead, and then let them read the book too.
In reading this to my girls, there were several specific things that reminded me why Charlotte's Web is exceptional. The novel contains a nice range of characters with different personalities and voices. This makes it a lot of fun to read aloud (if you like "doing" voices), and there weren't too many to complicate things.
I found it helpful to read the dialogue in which Charlotte would explain real words to Wilbur the pig. This saved me the trouble of explaining the new vocabulary to the girls. These little lessons were woven into the story so neatly.
I also liked the educational aspect of the book. The kids heard about how a farm works, learned about the life cycle of a spider and the truth about what happens to those cute animals on the farm.
This book introduces some dark themes without going overboard -- death, grief, loss -- as well as the more positive themes of maturity (Fern growing interested in boys), friendship and loyalty. We don't eat pork much, so I'm not sure if Charlotte's Web would put your children off their meat, but mine weren't affected.
We got this book out of the library. Our version contained a bit of colour in the original illustrations, which added to its charm. Charlotte's Web is a good introduction to chapter books for children aged five and over. (I managed to keep Brioni at my side, but only just!)
There's a reason it's a classic, and that reason is why you should have it on your shelves too.
Read the full review (with illustrations) on Sparkling Adventures: [...]
Charlotte's Web April 3, 2010
Nicole Wilson, Author of "Undressing Chickens" and "The Callie Gang". (Seattle, Wash., USA)
A classic story of friends helping friends.
The shy pig Wilbur befriends the smart and wise spider Charlotte. When Wilbur got into trouble and his life was in danger, Charlotte came up with a genius idea to save Wilbur. She awed the people on the farm and town with words she weaves into her web, making it look like some kind of magic, praising the smartness of the pig and with that saves him from a tragic fate.
A remarkable book with black/white illustrations throughout. The story is enchanting and heartwarming. The true value of friendship is made clear by showing how the animals in the story work together to save the pig.
Even a shy little pig can be a big star and can have it's shining moment.
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