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.

There’s just one problem.
He doesn’t have a single present idea.
Not one.

As the big day approaches, Spid worries that he’ll disappoint his favourite spidling in the whole wide world. But sometimes the best gifts aren’t the ones you buy — they’re the ones that come from the heart.

Can Spid find the perfect way to show how much he cares?

Why Parents & Teachers Love It
• Encourages empathy and kindness
• Teaches that thought matters more than money
• Builds emotional intelligence and creativity

Includes two original songs: “Birthday Girl” and “It’s My Birthday”. These enhance engagement and reinforce the story’s themes through engaging rhythm and repetition.

About the 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, 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 both independently and with mum and dad, the stories support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour that children love revisiting again and again.

Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resources at spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities and posters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family story time.