A thrilling vampire adventure for children aged 5–10 with a powerful lesson in kindness, empathy and discovering that people — and things — are not always what they first seem. Includes two original songs.
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! 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, and that kindness and understanding can turn fear into friendship.
The book includes two original songs — Count Spidula and We Gotta Get Outta Here. These bring the story vividly to life while supporting literacy through rhythm, rhyme, repetition and performance.
Why Parents, Teachers & Young Readers Love It
• Safe-scary story with humour and heart
• Perfect seasonal Halloween read-aloud
• Encourages teamwork, resilience and bravery
• Teaches empathy and understanding
• Helps children explore first impressions, prejudice & kindness
• Supports literacy through song, rhyme and repetition
About the Series
Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud adventure series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world life lessons. Supported by free parent & teacher resources at SpidtheSpider.com, including discussion guides, role plays & activities — making the series ideal for schools & family story-time.
