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How Spider Saved Halloween: 12/01/23

How Spider Saved Halloween

How Spider Saved Halloween by Robert Kraus (1973) was published the year I was born. I think I had it read to me way back when. I came across it again via social media — Instagram, I think. As it was coming up on Halloween, I though it was a good time to read or re-read it.

Spider's having one of those days where he just can't get a costume he feels comfortable in. His complaint is that the costumes don't disguise him enough. He still looks like spider but in a funny hat, for example.

Fortunately Spider has good friends in Fly and Ladybug. They have costume ideas and the patience to help Spider with his.

There's also a subplot involving bullies. The friends' reaction to the bullies is what spurs on Spider to his final and best costume choice.

Five stars

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