Earl: The Christmas Tree Spider
by Erin Rafanello Ferguson
The first time Valley resident Erin Rafanello Ferguson found her home invaded by the furry spiders living in her Christmas tree, she was shocked. But after a few years of the same frustration of these spiders making themselves at home time and time again, she decided that her family wouldn't fear them any longer. With the help of her daughters, Sawyer and Harlan, Rafanello Ferguson named one of the spiders Earl, and they found humor in embracing him the whole Christmas season. Their family created a new tradition of accepting their winter houseguests.
Earl: The Christmas Tree Spider celebrates Earl's journey from the forest to a loving home that he gets to call his own. Throughout the story, Rafanello Ferguson sprinkles in Christmas cheer, and even Santa Claus, making it an instant holiday classic.
Families can kick off the month with a reading of Earl: The Christmas Tree Spider by Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Barnes and Noble at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley on December 1. The reading takes place at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by a book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Another special event will take place at the Moravian Book Shop on December 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.
