Spid the Spider Battles a Pandemic

Spid, Bid, and Herman return from holiday with unexpected luggage—three songs and two additional songs that expand the story. Spid is a lowly spider who wants to better himself, write songs, and marry his girlfriend Bid, while teaching valuable life lessons such as determination, friendship, and sustainability. The humor works at multiple levels, making it fun for parents and teachers to read to and with their children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 50 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Spidling Productions Limited

Spid, Bid, and Herman have been on a holiday, but when they return, they discover something quite peculiar: they have brought back more than just their luggage. The trio has composed three songs, each accompanied by QR codes that transport the reader to musical renditions of the tunes. Additionally, you can find music videos of the songs on https://spidthespider.com and https://www.youtube.com/spidthespider, along with two additional songs that expand the story: Covid Pandemic Blues and Vaccine Nation. These songs serve as anthems of our times, resonating with people from all walks of life.

Spid, a lowly spider, dreams of improving himself, writing songs, and marrying his girlfriend, Bid. Despite his occasional humorous mishaps, mostly caused by his own clumsiness, Spid is a hardworking, cool, and inspiring role model for young children. Beyond encouraging children to embrace reading and love books, Spid's adventures also impart valuable life lessons, such as determination, a growth mindset (a desire to better oneself and succeed), the significance of friendship, and sustainability. With its creative prose, Spid's tales are enjoyable for parents and teachers to read to and engage with their children. They offer ample opportunities for dramatic license, fostering interaction and engagement between adults and children. The humor in the stories spans a range of styles, from silly and slapstick to more sophisticated wordplay and concepts, ensuring that children will discover new things and continue to enjoy reading the stories over and over again.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 209 x 147 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781999669812