Jared the Giant: The Secret : Relevant Publishers LLC : 9780999260517 : 0999260510 : 14 May 2021 : Jared the Giant is the story of a little boy named Jared who is afraid of spiders. His arachnophobia negatively impacts all aspects of his life. Jared runs away every time he sees a spider. One day Jared's mother tells him a powerful secret that empowers him to transform into a giant. From his new perspective as a giant, Jared isn't afraid of tiny spiders any more. Suddenly, the spiders seem to be afraid of him! Educational information on spiders is included at the back of the book to help children learn spider anatomy, arachnophobia, and identify six common spiders in their environment. Ideal for children ages Pre-K through 2nd Grade Flesh-Kincaid Score: 2