Spid the Spider Meets Count Spidula

Spid wants to take Bid on a spidtastic holiday toTransylspidia - home of the mysterious Count Spidula and his creepymountain-top castle. But Bid is far from convinced. After all, Count Spidula issaid to be a vampire with very pointy teeth! The only way she'll agree to go isif Herman, Rid, Stid and Cleverley Evaleigh come too.Soon the gang find themselves asking frightening questions:Whatare the howls in the night? Whyis the pumpkin soup bright red? Whydoes Count Spidula lock the dining room door? Andis there safety in numbers... or is their number up? As the shadows deepen and panic rises, Spid and his friendsmust work together to escape the castle. But during their adventure theyuncover an unexpected truth - that people and things are not always what theyfirst seem, and that kindness and understanding can turn fear into friendship.Packed with humour, suspense, music and memorablecharacters, this safe-scary adventure is ideal for children aged 5-10 andperfect for Halloween reading, classroom discussion and family story time.The book includes two original songs - Count Spidulaand We Gotta Get Outta Here - with QR codes linking to animated musicalshort films that bring the story vividly to life while supporting literacythrough rhythm, rhyme, repetition and performance.Why Parents, Teachers & Young Readers Love ItA funny, spooky and thrilling vampire adventure with an uplifting messagePerfectseasonal Halloween read-aloud or giftEncouragesteamwork, resilience and bravery Teachesempathy and understanding Helpschildren explore first impressions, prejudice and kindness Supportsliteracy through songs, rhyme and repetition Idealfor KS1 and lower KS2 classroom discussion Includesfree downloadable teaching resources About the SeriesSpid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustratedadventure series for children aged 5-10, blending humour, heart and real-worldlife lessons.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 independently or read aloud, the bookssupport early readers with lively dialogue, expressive storytelling and layeredhumour children love revisiting again and again.Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resourcesat SpidtheSpider.com, including discussion guides, comprehension activities and role plays -making the series ideal for schools, libraries, home learning and family storytime.