Fan of the Hungry Caterpillar? 'The Spider That Was Too Busy' is another beautiful picture book by Eric Carle. This edition has sturdy cardboard pages, so that the book is extra easy to read and remains beautiful for a long time. The Spider That Was Too Busy One fine morning, a spider was carried through the air by a gentle breeze. A gossamer thread trailed behind the spider. Then she landed on a fence near a farm yard and started making a web. A web that you can really feel when you run your fingers over the pages. Bound cardboard book This edition is made of extra sturdy cardboard and has a nice, handy size. A perfect book for toddlers, with their grabby hands. Thanks to the beautiful hardcover cover, the book retains its luxurious appearance.