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Can Spid find the perfect way to show how much he cares?Why Parents \u0026amp; Teachers Love ItEncourages     empathy and kindnessTeaches     that thought matters more than moneyBuilds     emotional intelligence and creativityIncludes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “BirthdayGirl” and “It’s My Birthday”. These enhance engagement and reinforce the story’s themes throughengaging rhythm and imagery.   About theSeriesSpid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventureseries for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world lifelessons.   Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations andrelatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress,mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence —bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way.   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But with alittle encouragement — and a fresh perspective — Spid discovers that newbeginnings are powerful. And that believing in yourself is the first steptowards success.   WhyParents \u0026amp; Teachers Love ItEncourages self-belief and confidenceIntroduces simple goal-setting conceptsReinforces positive self-talk and supports     emotional wellbeingPerfect for New Year classroom activities and     discussions about resolutions, goal-setting and resilience.   Includes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “New YearEnsemble” and “Sheen Neean Kwai Luh (Xin Nian Kuai Le) – Happy New Year inChinese. These reinforce confidence and motivation through rhythm, rhyme andvisual storytelling.   About theSeriesSpid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventureseries for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world lifelessons.   Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations andrelatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress,mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence —bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way.   Written to be enjoyed both independently and read aloud, thebooks support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling andlayered humour that children love revisiting again and again.   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Spid isdetermined to help make that dream come true. But opening a business isn’t assimple as mixing flour and sugar.   There arechallenges to overcome.   Decisions to make.   Problems to solve.   And noteverything rises perfectly the first time.   As Spid andBid work together, they discover that success isn’t about instant results —it’s about teamwork, persistence and learning from mistakes.   WhyParents \u0026amp; Teachers Love ItEncourages visioning and goal setting as life guideIntroduces basic business and entrepreneurship     conceptsPromotes resilience when things go wrongTeaches responsibility and planningSupports classroom enterprise projectsIncludes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “Dreams”and “HoneyBee Cakes”. These songs reinforce key lessons through engagingmusic and storytelling.   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As Spid’simagination runs wild, he must decide whether to hide away — or be brave andinvestigate.   Perfect forHalloween story time and classroom and family discussionsWhyParents \u0026amp; Teachers Love ItHelps children manage fear in a safe wayEncourages bravery and resiliencePromotes rational thinking and builds emotional     confidenceGreat Halloween party gift or for a trick or treat.   Includes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “WookeyWhoo” and “The Gang”. These reinforce the story’s themes throughengaging rhythm and imagery.   About theSeriesSpid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventureseries for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world lifelessons.   Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations andrelatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress,mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence —bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way.   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It’s a longway from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle.   But afterreading about the legendary King Robert the Spid in a history book, Spid isdetermined to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, and discover more about hisheritage.   No soonerhave they arrived than strange rumours begin to swirl.   Whispers of afearsome creature in Loch Monroe.   Mysterious sightings.   Unexplained happenings.   Is themonster real? Or is there another explanation?As Spidinvestigates, he learns that history and legends are fascinating — but thetruth often requires curiosity, courage and careful thinking.   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