Along Came a Spider

In a Publisher's Weekly poll of librarians, teachers, publishers and authors, Charlotte's Web was named the best children's book ever published. Michael Sims' new book The Story of Charlotte's Web: E. B. White's Eccentric Life in Nature and the Birth of an American Classic  reveals the watchful wonder which inspired this beloved favorite.  This is an adult read, but offers much to share with children. Read an excerpt and Maureen Corrigan's excellent review here.