Spid the Spider Plans a Birthday Surprise
A Birthday Story for Kids About Honesty and Responsibility
John Eaton author Julia Vasina illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Spidling Productions Limited
Published:3rd Apr '23
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
Spid the Spider Plans a Birthday Surprise is a joyful and reassuring children’s adventure about thoughtfulness, creativity and the true meaning of friendship. This is a perfect birthday gift book.
It’s almost Bid’s birthday — and Spid is determined to make it the best birthday ever.
There’s just one problem.
He doesn’t have a single present idea.
Not one.
As the big day approaches, Spid worries that he’ll disappoint his favourite spidling in the whole wide world. But sometimes the best gifts aren’t the ones you buy — they’re the ones that come from the heart.
Can Spid find the perfect way to show how much he cares?
Why Parents & Teachers Love It
- Encourages empathy and kindness
- Teaches that thought matters more than money
- Builds emotional intelligence and creativity
Includes two original songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “Birthday Girl” and “It’s My Birthday”. These enhance engagement and reinforce the story’s themes through engaging rhythm and imagery.
About the Series
Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world life lessons.
Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations and relatable 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, the books support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour that children love revisiting again and again.
Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resources at spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities and posters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family story time.
"We had a blast reading this. I love the QR codes that link to Spid's songs. The kids immediately had a dance party! I especially love the message about stealing, how it effects others, and forgiving those who try to make things right. We had a discussion about that after which was really great." Kris Plazier, Primary School Teacher and Blogger, The Children's Bookshelf (www.cbookshelf.com); "This book is full of colour, beautiful illustrations and runs to a generous 60+ pages. The story has lots of exciting events and involves problem solving, friendship and unique characters that your little ones will find hilarious" Jess Croft, The Secret World of Books
ISBN: 9781915376091
Dimensions: 150mm x 210mm x 7mm
Weight: unknown
88 pages