Spid the Spider

Spid the Spider has often dreamed of owning a smart, shiny, loud Darley Havidson motorbike. But what Spid wants isn't always what's best for him – especially when it leads to him making big decisions too quickly. After all, if something seems too good to be true, could that be because it is? With plenty of surprises under the saddle, Spid finds himself zooming into a hilarious misadventure full of U-turns, bumps, and life lessons. This sixteenth Spid the Spider adventure is a fun and funny story with gentle lessons in financial literacy, decision-making, and resilience-ideal for home or classroom reading. With catchy songs, clever wordplay, and a heartwarming message about money, mistakes, and making the best of things, Spid the Spider Is Easy Spider is perfect for 5–10s-and anyone who's ever wanted something just a little too much. Spid is a role model for children. He's a hard-working, cool, and funny spider, who makes mistakes, but learns from them. He helps children embrace what psychologists call a 'growth mindset' - a determination to better oneself and succeed. All books are supported by free parent and teacher resources to entertain and inspire children, helping them learn. These include a 'decision making flowchart. Two songs also feature in the book; 'Easy Spider' and 'Motorcycle Melancholy'. 'Easy Spider' is a rock 'n' roll banger, with a catchy electric guitar riff. It echoes the freedom of driving on open roads "I'm a real cool rider, I'm an Easy Spider". 'Motorcycle Melancholy' is a song about lost love, love lost though the high cost of maintaining Spid's bike, and his mistakes in cutting corners. It has a mesmerising accordion section.

It's Spidmas in Spider Webdon. But this year, it's no ordinary Spidmas. As Spid wraps presents and gets ready to welcome his friends, little does he know this will be a Spidmas he will never forget.

Hooray, it's August! Spid boards the train to Spidlins holiday camp at Spidwell-by-the-Sea for a summer holiday he'll never forget. Which is exactly what he gets – but not for the reasons he might think … as ever he faces lots of setbacks but wins through in the end. This audiobook features two songs: 'Surfin' Spidwell Bay' and 'Holiday'. Surfin' Spidwell Bay pays homage to holidays at Spidwell Bay. It combines The Beach Boys' surf vibe with Bill Haley's 'Shake, rattle and roll'. In Holiday, Spid sings about his holiday experiences. You can only hope they are not yours! Spid is a lowly spider, who writes songs, wants to better himself, and marry his girlfriend Bid, though he is prone to hilarious mishaps mostly of his own making. He is hard-working, cool, and a role model for young children. As well as encouraging children to read and love books, Spid's adventures also teach valuable life lessons, including determination and what psychologists call a 'growth mindset' (desire to better oneself and succeed), the importance of friendship, and sustainability. With very creative prose, Spid's adventures are fun for parents, and teachers to listen to with, their children. The humour also works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy listening to the stories multiple times. The books are accompanied by lots of free parent and teacher materials to help children read, write, grow and succeed in life. Find them at https://spidthespider.com/parent-teacher-resources/

It's almost Bid's birthday and Spid is worried. He wants it to be Bid's best birthday ever because she is his most favourite spidling in the whole wide world. But there's a problem. No matter how hard he thinks, he doesn't have a single birthday present idea anywhere in his worried head …

It is Halloween. Spid is reading a book about The Legend of Wookey Hollow. There are lots of spooky goings-on … and the pumpkins are not what they seem …

In this story, Spid is horrified to find litter has been thrown into his garden. But he soon realises that littering and rubbish aren't just a problem for him – they're a problem for the whole planet. So he decides to do something about it. But he needs an idea. A really good idea. And he needs one now … As ever, Spid faces and overcomes a number of setbacks but wins though in the end! This audiobook includes two songs: 'Plan-it Earth' and 'Bag it, Bin It'. 'Plan-it Earth'. ?'Plan-it Earth' starts with a superb guitar instrumental. It is a thoughtful and melancholy song, with a rallying chorus to save the planet "You Can Help Us Out, Be a Planet Scout." 'Bag It, Bin It' is an electro synth(esiser), anti-litter campaign song. It extols the virtues of recycling with a catchy chorus; "Bag it, bin it, put your rubbish in it. It's not trash, it's trade cash." The book is supported by teaching resources, including a 'litter cycle' poster to help children understand the effects of litter on out planet, and empower them to help preserve our environment. This can be found at https://spidthespider.com/parent-teacher-resources. Book review "Inspiring stories provide the best education! Spid's powerful story teaches children about the environmental problems facing our world and empowers them to take action to ensure its wellbeing." Heidi Solba, President, Let's Do It World, leading the World Cleanup Day.

Spid, Bid and Herman have been away on holiday. But when they get home again, they discover something rather sinister — they seem to have brought back more than just their luggage.

Spid is bored and longs for adventure. When he daydreams one day, of faraway places, he finds himself flying back in time. But his adventure isn't quite as he expected...

Spid's latest adventure is about recognising and taking charge of your feelings. And inspiring resolutions for the year ahead. It's New Year's Eve and the last thing Spid wants to do is celebrate. Now Spidmas is over, he feels unloved and unappreciated. But just as Spid is thinking he'll never make anything of himself, Bid comes up with an idea that changes everything.

Spid, Bid and Herman are about to blast off for an adventure on the moon. But what will they find when they get there? Is the moon really made of cheese? And does a moonster called Mr. Cheezy Feet really live there?

Spid hopes to make lots of money having been gifted some magic seeds by his friend Marvin the mole. However, while he toils night and day to nurture the seeds, nothing goes to plan. An old man's forecast also rings in Spid's ears, and in the end, he learns a valuable lesson. The story features two songs: 'Money Doesn't Grow on Trees' combines a rock and roll and fast-paced jazz piano vibe. It's a fun singalong that will transport you back in time. 'Seed Greed' is a reflective and thoughtful song. As it strums along it sends a strong message: "I'm afraid you are suffering from greed, trying to make money from seeds". What sets this adventure apart is its unique blend of entertainment combined with a moral lesson for children aged 4-10 years. In the story, Spid stumbles on what he thinks is a quick way to make money, however, he learns that greed never does anyone any good, and that he should value his lot.

Spid The Spider is Having a Day Off is the first book in the Spid the Spider series. In this book Spid meets some interesting and wonderful characters including his Girlfriend Bid and Herman the Harvestman amongst others.