Author: SPINELLI, EILEEN
Title: Sophie's Masterpiece
Description: Simon & Schuster Children's. 2002. (ISBN: 9780689837159). Hardcover. Hardback no D/J in good condition. 2002 1st edition Simon & Schuster Children's. Sophie is a talented young spider who creates the most spectacular webs. The other spiders are impressed by her gift and know that one day she will create a true masterpiece. When Sophie is old enough to leave home, she takes up residence at the rather shabby-looking Beekman's Boardinghouse. Being a considerate spider, she works her way around the house spinning her wonderful webs, and creating for the residents whatever it is that she thinks they need - be it new curtains, a new shirt or a pair of slippers. Much to her dismay, the guests are never grateful and as soon as she is discovered, she is forced to flee. It is when Sophie is an old, tired spider that she finally comes to the room of a young pregnant woman who is busy creating things of her own - bootees and baby clothes. When Sophie realizes that the woman cannot afford to buy a blanket for her baby, she knows it is time to create that masterpiece. This is a beautifully written book which is striking in its originality, and Jane Dyer's gentle watercolours complement the story perfectly. Sophie, half-spider and half girl, is a surprisingly appealing and attractive character. Children are sure to be drawn to this moving and distinctive tale, and they will never look at spiders in the same light again! Ages 4-7. From the awarding winning duo, Eileen Spinelli and Jane Dyer, who created the bestselling picture book 'When Mama Comes Home Tonight', comes a charming and bittersweet tale of an exceptionally gifted spider and the lengths she's willing to go to share her gifts with those around her. Sophie is no ordinary house spider. She's an artist and takes great pride in her work. Every web she spins is more wonderous than the one before. But the guests at Beekman's Boardinghouse don't like spiders. Everywhere Sophie goes guests scream and shoo her away. No one there wants anything to do with Sophie and her magnificent creations - no one except the young woman up on the third floor who is busy 'weaving' something herself; and when she runs out of yarn, Sophie knows that the time has finally come to create the masterpiece of a lifetime. - used books, secondhand books, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide. Excess postage may be required for books over 1 kg in weight outside the EU. ISBN 0-689-83715-1 0689837151. Used: Acceptable.

Keywords: 9780689837159