Spider Sparrow has always been different. Abandoned as an infant in a lambing pen and adopted by a kindly shepherd and his wife, Spider’s life is unusual from the start. As he grows, it becomes clear that he is not like other he can't walk, talk, or learn like them. But Spider has a he can imitate perfectly the sounds of animals. The animals–and his community–love him for it. For Spider, the world may be a difficult place, but he lives each day with joy and courage. And those who meet Spider will never forget him.