Francis Recommends
Francis is a spider* who loves to hang out at The Learned Owl. He enjoys dressing up for the festive season. In the past, Francis was hiding in the store, but now he is no longer shy and he's ready to help keep the store safe and pest-free. He likes being on the web in his free time.
*note: not a real spider.
Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.
From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, comes another classic tale about one very busy spider. A perfect gift to share with the child or grandchild in your life.
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Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die cutting and favourite rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
