THE WEB IN THE HALO
A Tale of a Spider Who Learns About Christmas
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The little spider hadn’t planned to be taken with the tree. He just hadn’t moved fast enough that day and was carried off in the tree by the family to their house. He was very frightened, as any young spider would be on such a new adventure. But he was also very fascinated with everything and he quickly forgot his fears as he sat safely hidden under the tree branch.
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About the Book
A little spider unexpectedly gets carried home from a tree farm in the holiday Christmas tree. The little spider finds himself in a strange new home but shortly becomes comfortable in it and full of questions about the holiday called Christmas. The spider also realizes that he is all alone and he wonders about how he will grow up. In the days before Christmas he watches a family prepare for a holiday he knows little about. He learns by listening and by being patient. He learns new words that eventually all come together to help him understand the holiday called Christmas. The illustrations are done by the author and enrich the captured imagination created by the written words of the story.
About the Author
Mary Marchi has been involved in the field of education for forty-three years. She has been a teacher and administrator in both public and private schools. She taught reading to young people for many years. Mary is now retired and lives in Carmel Valley, California with her husband, Jack. She has two daughters.