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Izzy Pizzy: A Spider's Life
Hardcover
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $25.99
Publisher: Beth Shortsleeve Publishing
Published: Sep 16 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Deep beneath the hearthstones of the royal bedchamber lives Izzy-a clever, immaculate little garden spider who loves a tidy parlor, sweet flower nectar, and a quiet night's sleep. Her motto for tackling any messy problem? Easy-peasy, Izzy Pizzy!
When a midnight disaster clatters through the floorboards above, Izzy's peaceful world is turned upside down. Princess Abbie's precious silver bracelet has tumbled into a shadowy stone masonry shaft. Below on the cold hearthstones, a determined little mouse named Arthur tries desperately to retrieve it, but the heavy silver ring is far too massive for him to hoist alone.
Teaming up with the gallant mouse in the green vest, Izzy puts her eight legs to work. Spinning an extraordinary lifeline of glowing golden silk and anchoring it to an ancient iron hook high above, she rigs a clever pulley system to engineer an impossible midnight hoist before sunrise.
Richly illustrated in vibrant jewel tones and glowing storybook lighting, Izzy Pizzy: A Spider's Life offers young readers a delightful lesson in resilience, quick thinking, and unlikely friendship.
Highlights for Retailers, Librarians, and Educators:
- Engaging STEM-Adjacent Themes: Introduces simple mechanical concepts (pulleys, levers, and tension) woven naturally into a narrative adventure.
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Models communication, cooperation, mutual respect, and overcoming fear of unfamiliar creatures.
- Shared Storybook World: Connects seamlessly as a companion perspective to The Mouse Who Became King: Princess Abbie's Silver Secret.
- Audience: Ideal for read-alouds, bedtime storytimes, and early independent readers (Preschool to 3rd Grade / Ages 4-8).
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