Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider

Throughout, imagination has been harnessed to engage with the natural world without anthropomorphism [...] Readers will leap for this magnificent glimpse at a most marvelous arachnid.

An immersive exploration of a common jumping spider’s abilities and physical traits.

An exceptionally empathetic exploration of the natural world sure to inspire new arachnid allies.

...an accessible and thought-provoking title that connects readers to the world of a spider through engagement and education.

Taken from a spider’s p.o.v., it does this marvelous job of showing how the senses that we humans use to navigate the world are exceedingly different from those of your average little spider.

...a magical, beautiful, interesting, fascinating book that I think leads kids to want to read more, to know more... wow.

Simple but cinematic...satisfyingly dramatic.

Lanan asks readers to imagine what life would be like as a regal jumping spider as they learn about this creature’s traits and life cycle alongside a young girl who is observing one [...] Lush and dramatic.