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Grasshoppers, waterstriders, and fireflies light up the pages of this rib-tickling book of poetry for two voices. Written as spirited duets, the poems ring with the love songs of book lice, the serenades of moths, and a choir of cicadas. Each one is a treat, filled with busy insect life. In addition to the voices of these frisky critters, there are also fascinating tidbits about their lives and habits.

Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You’ve probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.

Ladybug, Muddle, and Thud compete to make caramel apples with sprinkles—yummy! Discover what happens in a triathlon, while the group of insect friends make caramel apples in four easy steps. Guess which friend crosses the finish line first?

Spid the Spider Is Easy Spider is a thoughtful and funny story for ages 5–10 about patience, responsibility and thinking before acting. It is perfect for honing children’s decision-making skills. Spid dreams of owning a shiny Darley Havidson motorbike — but what Spid wants isn’t always...

In this story, Spid is horrified to find litter has been thrown into his garden. But he soon realises that littering and rubbish aren't just a problem for him—they're a problem for the whole planet. So he decides to do something about it. But he needs an idea. A really good idea. And he needs one now.

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...

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...

This fifteenth Spid the Spider adventure will inspire children, especially budding bakers and entrepreneurs everywhere.

With humour and heart, Spid the Spider Grows a Magic Money Tree introduces children to important lessons about patience, responsibility and understanding the true value of money. When Spid plants mysterious “magic” seeds hoping to grow instant riches, he discovers that money doesn’t grow...

In this winter-warming Spid the Spider adventure, Spid and friends visit the Highlands. It is a very long way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle. But after reading about King Robert the Spid of Glenthistle in a history book, Spid decides to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, who lives there. However, Spid and his friends have hardly arrived when strange things begin to happen. Of course, the fearsome monster of Loch Monroe is nothing more than a legendary beast … Or is it …?

Spid decides to spend a day fly fishing with his friends, but the ferry isn’t running because of bad weather. So when a kindly stranger offers them a free ride on his big ship, Spid’s delighted. However, nothing is as it seems. And as a fog rolls in across the sea, Spid and the gang find themselves in very deep water …

Spid the Spider Investigates a Mystery at Easter is a warm, humorous children’s adventure celebrating curiosity, friendship and perseverance — with just the right amount of seasonal sparkle. It is perfect for young problem solvers. It’s Easter in Spider Webdon and Spid is dreaming of...

Spid the Spider Is Having a Day Off is the first book in the Spid the Spider series. In this book, Spid meets some interesting and wonderful characters, including his Girlfriend Bid and Herman the Harvestman, amongst others.

It is Halloween. Spid is reading a book about The Legend of Wookey Hollow. There are lots of spooky goings-on … and the pumpkins are not what they seem.

Spid is bored and longs for adventure. When he daydreams one day of faraway places, he finds himself flying back in time. But his adventure isn’t quite as he expected.

Spid the Spider Welcomes in the New Year is an inspiring and humorous story that helps children build self-confidence, embrace fresh starts and understand that progress begins with effort. It’s New Year’s Eve in Spider Webdon — but Spid isn’t feeling celebratory. Spidmas is over. The...

It’s Spidmas in Spider Webdon. But this year, it’s no ordinary Spidmas. As Spid wraps presents and gets ready to welcome his friends, little does he know this will be a Spidmas he will never forget.

Spid, Bid, and Herman are about to blast off for an adventure on the moon. But what will they find when they get there? Is the moon really made of cheese? And does a monster called Mr Cheezy Feet really live there?

Spid, Bid, and Herman have been away on holiday. But when they get home again, they discover something rather sinister–they seem to have brought back more than just their luggage.

Joyful Noise Written to be read aloud by two voices, sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous -- here is a recording of irresistible poems that celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud and quiet, each of these poems...