Luigi: The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten
Written by Michelle Knudsen
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Published by Candlewick Press
Mom's Review
Luigi the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten is adorable and sweet. The notion of a big, hairy spider being mistaken for a kitten is comical. When the spider experiences treatment usually reserved for kittens, he decides to adopt the identity of one. However, he worries that if the truth comes to light, he won't be loved. In the end, the woman who adopted him admits knowing of his spiderhood all along; she thought he was having fun playing "kitten." Luigi and the woman speak honestly, resolve their misunderstanding, and reassure one another of their regard.
Luigi is a poignant story about honest communication and being honest with ourselves. You'll likely want to adopt Luigi the Spider yourself by the end of the book, cuddle him, and reassure him that he can play like a kitten, be a spider, and still be loved.
Beautiful and beautifully written.
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Published by Candlewick Press
Mom's Review
Luigi the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten is adorable and sweet. The notion of a big, hairy spider being mistaken for a kitten is comical. When the spider experiences treatment usually reserved for kittens, he decides to adopt the identity of one. However, he worries that if the truth comes to light, he won't be loved. In the end, the woman who adopted him admits knowing of his spiderhood all along; she thought he was having fun playing "kitten." Luigi and the woman speak honestly, resolve their misunderstanding, and reassure one another of their regard.
Luigi is a poignant story about honest communication and being honest with ourselves. You'll likely want to adopt Luigi the Spider yourself by the end of the book, cuddle him, and reassure him that he can play like a kitten, be a spider, and still be loved.
Beautiful and beautifully written.
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