Tyler is a precious little boy who is snuggled in bed in his pajamas. He awakes to discover a spider dangling above his head. Filled with fear, Tyler slowly observes his intruder and soon his fears are overcome by curiosity.
Tyler ends-up trying to determine if the little Spider will do him harm.
The Spider is equally concerned about being squished by the handsome lad, although he thought boys were “Ugly.”
As the two debate their fate, the day ends in a happy conclusion that even spiders and little boys can become friends.
Melinda Lancaster has patterned Tyler after her daughter Katelin, who is disabled.
“Tyler and the Spider” came to me as a way to address acceptance, not just for my daughter Katelin, who has Rett Syndrome, but for anyone who is different- whether it be a disability or ethnic background or any other characteristic that makes them stand out.
I am grateful Wiggles Press, which has given me the opportunity to share this wonderful story with children everywhere and to Rosemarie Gillen who did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life.”
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