"There's a Tarantula in My Homework" is a children's book written by Susan Clymer. The book tells the story of a young boy named Billy who discovers a tarantula in his backpack and brings it to school. In "There's a Tarantula in My Homework," readers follow Billy as he tries to keep the tarantula hidden from his classmates and teachers, while also learning valuable lessons about responsibility and the importance of respecting animals.