Reviews

Seaver the Weaver by Paul Czajak, Ben Hilts

wordsandpictures's review against another edition

5.0

Gorgeous illustrations by the Brothers Hilts made me pick up this book, and Paul Czajak's encouraging story about embracing your gifts keeps me wanting to read it over and over to my four-year-old. The contrast between tiny, secretive, competitive-sibling spiders building webs, and the creative inspiration Seaver the Weaver finds in the cool, limitless night sky twinkling with stars, brings me to a calm, hopeful and confident place. Inspired by orb weavers but NOT a natural history book, this gem has a bit of star gazing, a bit of geometry, and a bit of how to thrive as a creative person in the world, which all make for a delightful read. Seaver the Weaver would make a lovely gift for the budding little observer, artist, dreamer or inventor in your life.

heisereads's review against another edition

3.0

I'm not sure how accurate this story is about the type of spider and webs, but I don't think it's intended to be. I appreciate the message of following your own inspiration and being your own creative person instead of following the crowd or what you're supposed to do because of who you are. I have to admit, I really don't like spiders, and these illustrations gave the spider a face that seems creepy to me.

cjmichel's review against another edition

4.0

Seaver the Weaver by Paul Czajak came to me through a Goodread's Giveaway contest and is a fun tale about a little spider who becomes inspired to spin his webs according to the shapes he sees in the starry night sky. At first I thought that this story was to help young children learn some shapes but as I continued to read, it dawned on me that this is a tale of the rewarding experience of being true to yourself instead of being just like everyone else.

libraryjen's review against another edition

4.0

Seaver is inspired by the stars at night and just can't seem to make round webs like his siblings, he makes triangle, square, and hexagon webs like his precious constellations. A sweet story about following your heart despite peer pressure. Definitely a nice group read aloud.

achenaille's review against another edition

4.0

Seaver is a spider who is inspired by the stars. His brothers and sisters, other orb weavers, are annoyed that he cannot or will not weave an orb web. However, Seaver is the only one who is getting food. This is a beautifully done book about a spider with artistic flair, and I really don't like spiders.

jmshirtz's review against another edition

3.0

Well. Despite my fear/dislike/general uneasiness of spiders the story is successful in its attempt to cherish individuality. However, the illustrations creep me out spectacularly. Good message, but I am definitely not the intended audience for this one. Yeesh.