Spid the Spider Meets Count Spidula *Publishing 1st October*

Spid the Spider Meets Count Spidula is a spooky adventure about kindness, courage and discovering that people aren’t always what they seem

Spid wants to take Bid on a spidtastic holiday to Transylspidia — home of the mysterious Count Spidula and his creepy mountain-top castle. But Bid is far from convinced. After all, Count Spidula is said to be a vampire with very pointy teeth! Though the only way she’ll agree to go is if Herman, Rid, Stid and Cleverley Evaleigh come too.

Soon the gang find themselves asking frightening questions:

• What are the howls in the night?
• Why is the pumpkin soup bright red?
• Why does Count Spidula lock the dining room door?
• And is there safety in numbers… or is their number up?

As the shadows deepen and panic rises, Spid and his friends must work together to escape the castle. But during their adventure they uncover an unexpected truth — that people and things are not always what they first seem. Also that kindness and understanding can turn fear into friendship.

Packed with humour, suspense, music and memorable characters, this safe-scary adventure is ideal for children aged 5–10.

The book includes two original songs — Count Spidula and We Gotta Get Outta Here.  QR codes link to animated musical short films that bring the story to life while supporting literacy through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.

Why Parents, Teachers & Young Readers Love It

• Thrilling story with humour and heart.
• Perfect Halloween read-aloud and gift.
• Encourages teamwork, resilience and bravery.
• Teaches empathy and understanding.
• Helps children explore first impressions, prejudice and kindness.
• Supports literacy through songs, rhyme and repetition.
• Ideal for KS1 and lower KS2 classroom discussion.
• Includes free downloadable teaching resources.

About the Spid the Spider 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. Also that mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence. Thus bringing a growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way.

Written to enjoy independently or read aloud, the books engage early readers with lively dialogue, expressive storytelling and also layered humour. So they’ll love revisiting the stories again and again.

Spid the Spider Meets Count Spidula’s free parent and teacher resources include discussion guides, role plays, and comprehension activities. These make the series ideal for schools, libraries, home learning and family story time.

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