When my kids were little, we would lay on the trampoline in our backyard in the evening and I would make up stories about a little spider. The idea was the spider would watch the children play and wonder with curiosity what was happening. From there, The Googly Eyed Spider was created. In this story, The Googly Eyed Spider leaves the web for the first time, but is not excited about it. Mother gives encouragement, direction, and models how to leave the web and leads The Googly Eyed Spider to a different tree. The walk took a very long time and was filled with danger, but Mother teaches The Googly Eyed Spider how to be safe and have fun. As they reach the new tree, The Googly Eyed Spider instantly notices the tree looks and feels different from their own. I am excited about sharing this adventure with other readers.