Spid the Spider
14 primary works • 16 total works
Book 1
Features 2 songs: 'We're Having Fun' and 'Wibble Wobble'. The songs have an accompanying QR code to take the reader to a musical version of the song. You can also find music videos of the songs at https://spidthespider.com and https://www.youtube.com/spidthespider.
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times.
For more parent and teacher resources to accompany the book and help children learn to read and grow go to https://spidthespider.com/parent-teacher-resources
Book 2
Book 2
Book 3
Book 5
This book also features two songs: Mr Cheezy Feet and Quennie. The songs have an accompanying QR code to take the reader to a music video versions of the songs. You can also find music videos of the songs at https://spidthespider.com and https://www.youtube.com/spidthespider.
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times.
Book 6
The book features 2 songs; Wookey Whoo! and The Gang. The songs have an accompanying QR code to take the reader to a music video version of the song. You can also find music videos of the songs at https://spidthespider.com and https://www.youtube.com/spidthespider.
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour also works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times.
Book 7
This book features 2 songs: 'Sheen Neean Kwai Luh' (Xin Nian Kuai Le) and 'New Year Ensemble' (Party/Dance Version)
QR codes take the reader to online versions of the songs to enable readers to sing along. Music videos of the songs will also be available on YouTube.
pid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories time and time again.
Book 8
Book 9
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping children interact and engage. The humour also works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times.
Book 10
A free 'litter cycle' wallchart further helping children understand the effects of litter and pollution on the planet and that they can do something about it accompanies the book and is available from https://spidthespider.com.
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories time and time again.
Book 11
Features 2 songs: 'We're Sorry' and 'Wabbit'. The book includes QR codes that take readers to musical versions of the song. You can also find music videos of the songs at https://spidthespider.com and https://www.youtube.com/spidthespider. Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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 read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times. For more parent and teacher resources to accompany the book and help children learn to read, grow and succeed in life, go to https://spidthespider.com/parent-teacher-resources
Book 12
The story features two songs 'Sir Francis Duck' and 'The Trip'. Each song has an accompanying QR code to take the reader to a music video version of the song, thus allowing readers to further engage with, and understand the stories. 'The Trip' echoes a traditional 4:4 time hornpipe that sailors have danced to for hundreds of years. It also has a quirky chorus with fun rhymes. Sir Francis Duck is a fast-paced song with a 'quacking' chorus! "Sir Francis Duck, Sir Francis Duck, quack, quack, quack, sailing the seas and chancing your luck." You can also find music videos of the songs at https://spidthespider.com and https://www.youtube.com/spidthespider.
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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. With very creative prose, Spid's adventures are fun for parents, and teachers to read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour also works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times. 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.
Book 13
It's a very long way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle. But after reading about King Robert the Spid of Glenthistle in a history book, Spid decides to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, who lives there. However, Spid and his friends have hardly arrived when strange things begin to happen. Of course, the fearsome monster of Loch Monroe is nothing more than a legendary beast ... Or is it ...?
The story features two songs: 'Hamish McSpid' and 'The Water King'. By scanning QR codes, readers can hear musical versions of the songs: 'The Ballad of Hamish McSpid' is a folk song in the Scottish music tradition. It has a stirring violin accompaniment.'The Water King' is a tub-thumping tune that celebrates and warns about the 'guardian' of the loch.
With very creative prose, Spid's adventures are fun for parents, and teachers to read to, and with, their children. They present lots of opportunities to invest dramatic licence thus helping adults and children interact and engage. The humour works at multiple levels from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts. Thus, children will discover more and enjoy reading the stories multiple times.
Spid is a lowly spider, who wants to better himself, write songs, 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.
For more parent and teacher resources to accompany the book and help children learn to read and grow go to https://spidthespider.com/fun-childrens-activities/
Book 14
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.
This fourteenth Spid the Spider adventure shares some characteristics with a famous and enduring English fairy tale. 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. Another highlight is its interactivity. The story features two songs: ‘Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees’ and ‘Seed Greed’. By scanning QR codes, readers can see and hear animated music videos of the 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 to the nineteen sixties. ‘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”.
Spid is a hard-working, cool, and funny spider, who makes mistakes, but learns from them. 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. For more parent and teacher resources to accompany the book and help children learn to read and grow go to https://spidthespider.com/fun-childrens-activities/
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