In her endearing new children's book, When a Spider Came to Stay author Rebecca Crosdale tells the story of a spider who likes to spend time with humans. Through her positive portrayal of the friendly spider and her personal comparison to people who are generally outcast in society. Crosdale aims to gain the sympathy of skeptical readers.
Through her lovable tale, Crosdale paints a new picture of the once feared arachnid and teaches the valuable lesson of not being too quick to judge.
A spider arrives, uninvited, in a little girl�s den. At first the girl is scared and uncertain about her new guest, but as she watches and sees the beauty this feared creature can create, she learns that there�s more to be considered than just this small creature�s outer shell. In time, she realizes that lesson applies to life as well and that just because people come from different places or cultures, races or beliefs, we�re not very different deep down inside. Moreover, the spider shows her that regardless of how we may look on the outside, we all have unique gifts and talents, and through them, we can all add to the beauty of our world.
