Why did the author and illustrator chose a plain spider for Charlotte instead of a beautiful,colorful spider

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Why did the author and illustrator chose a plain spider instead of a beautiful,colorful spider

Asked by ramone j #345512 on 11/13/2013 5:20 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/13/2013 5:50 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/13/2013 5:50 PM

That would be considered "author's choice." Charlotte wasn't supposed to be overpowering; she was meant to be special.