Also illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne: Hello, Baby Beluga Up, Up, and Away by Ginger Wadsworth, illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne Grades K-3 32 pages Charlesbridge July 2009 Hardcover     All through the long winter, a tiny egg sac waits for the warm winds of spring. Eventually tiny spiders chew their way free and into the world. Follow one tiny spiderling as she escapes predators, including her hungry siblings, and sets herself free on a balloon flight adventure toward home. Ginger Wadsworth’s simple poetic text flows freely off the tongue, making for a delightful and informative read-aloud for all ages. Patricia Wynne’s brightly colored illustrations in watercolor, gouache, ink and colored pencil add just the right amount of whimsy and detail to move the story forward and gives us a spider’s-eye-view of the world. Up, Up, and Away is an exciting nonfiction journey into the life-cycle of the Zipper, or Writing, Spider (Argiope aurantia), which can be found in backyard gardens all over much of North America. Inspired by the ever-popular classic Charlotte’s Web, this one is sure to be a well-worn favorite!     web reviews   Niki Masse Schoenfeldt/2010 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)