Spid the Spider Goes on Holiday

Spid the Spider Goes on Holiday is a warm, laugh-out-loud children’s adventure celebrating summer fun, independence and making the most of every moment.

Hooray — it’s August!

Spid boards the train to Spidlins Holiday Camp at Spidwell-by-the-Sea, dreaming of sunshine, seaside fun and the perfect summer break.

But holidays don’t always go according to plan.

From unexpected mishaps to surprising twists, Spid soon discovers that the best adventures aren’t always the ones you expect — and that friendship, flexibility and a sense of humour can turn any disaster into a brilliant memory.

Why Parents & Teachers Love It

• Encourages resilience and adaptability
• Celebrates friendship and positive thinking
• Perfect summer holiday reading

Includes two original songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: Holiday” and “Surfin’ Spidwell Bay”. These enhance engagement and support children’s literacy and comprehension though musical rhythm, rhyme and visual storytelling.

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.