White, E.B. (1952). Charlotte’s web. New York: Harper & Row Publishers, Inc.

Charlotte's Web has been one of my favorite books ever since I was in 3rd grade. I enjoy the personification in the book and enjoy how the animals communicate with one another similar to humans. The book is the story of a pig named Wilbur who becomes a new member to the farm.  Wilbur becomes the most popular pig in town after his spider friend Charlotte creates interesting web designs.  One of the phrases that Charlotte spins in her web is "Some Pig."  Charlotte helps Wilbur become a famous pig and persuades farmers to let him live.  Charlotte is considered to be the protagonist in the story and Templeton the rat is the antagonist. Charlotte respects life and makes the most out of every day.  She is very positive and takes action in order to save a friend.  Templeton is very selfish, negative, and treats things and others with disrespect.  This book helps children realize how to treat others with respect and to do kind things for them. Questions that I had while reading were the following..."Did the farmer ever question where the famous spider (Charlotte) could be hiding?  I imagine that he would want to meet this magnificent creature that spun the interesting webs.  Another question would be..."Why did Charlotte like Wilbur so much?"  A BIG question that I would ask students would be...."Charlotte was such a good friend to Wilbur.  What do you think makes someone a good friend?"