By Leigh Ann Tyson
Illustrated by Henrik Drescher

National Geographic Children’s Books, 2003
Ages 4 - 8
Hardcover, ISBN: 0792251229

Talk show host Katy Did of KBUG Radio interviews a special guest, Harry the Tarantula! This clever picture book tickles kids’ funny bones while imparting accurate science information in a fresh, imaginative way. Nosy Katy questions the hairy spider about his latest adventure—being captured in a bottle by an inquisitive child. Then she pries into Harry’s personal life to get ”the latest chirp” about tarantula size, diet, poisonous bites, and other juicy details. Zany yet informative pictures by noted illustrator Henrik Drescher enhance the playful tone of the book, and an illustrated chart at the end provides more fun facts.

Leigh Ann Tyson did extensive research on spiders and consulted with entomology experts. This is Tyson’s first book for children. Henrik Drescher is a renowned artist and award-winning illustrator of many children’s books, including Simon’s Book, which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and a Reading Rainbow Feature Selection.

“Complete with quirky illustrations, this spoof of a radio talk-show interview is a clever method of revealing facts about tarantulas….An imaginative, engaging book.”—School Library Journal

Honors:
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Finalist

Subjects:

• Animals
• Ecology