The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider: Fingerplays and Action Rhymes Paperback – September 20, 1991

I'm a grandma of eight who spent many an airline flight with one or more grandchildren in tow. From six months to even nine years, this book really entertains children. They love the poems and the action. Just be sure all keep their "inside voices" on the plane. The book is also great for auto trips and waiting for doctor appointments.My copy is tattered and for a long time I could not find this book anywhere and assumed it was out of print. I was so happy to find it on Amazon last month. It's a wonderful gift for weary mothers. Even tired and cranky children respond with smiles.M.C. Wolf

We were going on a 15 hr/2 day road trip with a 4yr old (almost 5) and a 10 month old. I was picking up some books for the trip and picked this up to be able to take advantage of the 4-for-3 deal.This was THE BEST book for trips. Some of the finger rhymes were ones I knew and all of them had very clear pictures for knowing how to do it yourself. No trying to interpret text descriptions here. And the words were large and easy to read when the book was on my lap and I was doing the actions with my hands such that the kids could see them.This book never lost its charm for my kids -- I got tired of doing the rhymes and would close it up and make them do other things. My son borrowed the book from me when not being used actively and both read it himself and tried to do the rhymes.This is seriously the best travel "toy" I have ever purchased. Though I'm sure we'll be using it more at home too now. It certainly would have helped to know more of these by heart when waiting at restaurants and such.

Sometimes with kids you just say, "Hm, what will I do with you right now?'This book is a great answer to that question. It's an oldie, but goodie - so be prepared for some dated looking little drawings, but some great ideas. My daughter is a year old and I like having inspiration for new songs and little hand motions to do with her while we hang out on the couch, ride the bus, or sit in a waiting room. It has been fun remembering some old songs ("Where Is Thumbkin?") and learning some new ones too.

I needed this book for an assignment for school. I found it in my local library and found it very helpful. When I looked it up on Amazon and found it for less than $3.00 I decided to buy it. It has drawings of the motions as well as the words and has around forty fingerplays/action rhymes. Although it was used I did not see anything wrong with my copy.

Love it

We have a 2 and 3 year old. My 3 year old especially loves this book. It shows you all the finger/hand actions to do during the songs in a really easy way to understand. Also, I like how the book is all black and white. I don't know a lot of these action rhymes so I can keep the book out for reference for me while we are using it - but the pictures don't really captivate my kids enough for it to distract them from what I'm trying to show them.

Purchased this for my girlfriend to use in her Pre-K class. She tells me it is just what she wanted.

There are so many songs and fingerplays that I can't remember! This book is a great reminder for parents on how to do them, and even learn some new ones. Adorable book with great presentations of each activity highly recommended to anyone with a toddler!