Spid the Spider Has a Day Off

Spid the Spider Has a Day Off is a warm, funny children’s story about thinking ahead, making good choices and discovering that a little planning can make a big difference.

Spid has a whole day off.

No responsibilities. No jobs to do. Just endless possibilities.

After enjoying a very big breakfast, he comes up with what seems like the perfect plan to make the most of his day. Simple. Quick. Easy.

What could possibly go wrong?

As so often happens for Spid, things don’t go quite as expected. Shortcuts turn into setbacks, and clever ideas aren’t always as clever as they seem.

This story is perfect to help children think ahead and plan.

Why Parents & Teachers Love It

• Encourages planning and forward thinking
• Teaches that shortcuts can lead to bigger problems
• Builds resilience when things don’t go to plan
• Supports growth mindset conversations; that success comes from preparation not shortcuts.

Includes QR codes linking to two original animated Spid songs, including the popular “We’re Having Fun” and “Wibble Wobble”. These musical short films bring the story to life and reinforce learning through 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.