In Spid the Spider Helps Bid Open a Bakery, Bid dreams of setting up her own artisan bakery though she faces numerous setbacks in turning her dream into reality. With grit, determination, and Spid’s help, she learns from the setbacks and finds a way to succeed. It’s a fun-filled story that educates by encouraging a ‘growth mindset’.
This children’s story also aligns with the global phenomena and cultural touchstones of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) and The Apprentice. It combines the fun and creativity of baking, an activity that families and children can do together, with gentle lessons in problem solving and entrepreneurialism.
Two songs also feature in the book; ‘Dreams’ and ‘Honey Bee Cakes’. These further immerse children in the story. By scanning QR codes, readers can see and hear animated music videos of the songs.
– ‘Dreams’ is a motivational anthem with a ‘growth-mindset’ message; “Don’t get down, you can turn it around, your plans are sound, and you can rebound”. – ‘Honeybee Cakes’ has a sunny-feel-good-calypso-Caribbean vibe, with fabulous rising harmonies. “Honey bee, honey bee, honey bee cakes”