In this engaging prequel to David Kirk's bestselling books, the spiders starlet attend school for the first time. In a smaller, simpler format, the Little Miss Spider series take readers back to her birth and each title in the series presents a new adventure in the young life of this beloved children's character. Each book in the series explodes with vibrant, glossy color and charming personality. David Kirk's glossy oil paintings catch young readers like spiders in a web, but with much happier results!

Sunny Patch School Was the best place to go to study the lessons all bugs ought to know. When the first day of school arrives, Little Miss Spider is almost beside herself with excitement. She gobbles her breakfast ("a fresh flower plate") and runs all the way to Sunny Patch School. But poor Miss Spider is in for a day of frustration. She can't seem to master the new lessons: dung digging, leaf drilling, stinging, or flying. As the day draws to a close, Miss Spider bemoans her lack of skills. Isn't there anything she can do well? We are all soon to find out...