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.

• Ages 4 to 8
• 32 pages; 32 illustrations
• Hardcover
• 8 1/2'' x 9 1/2''
• © 2003

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