Spid the Spider Meets Count Spidula

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. Packed with humour, suspense, music and memorable characters, this safe-scary adventure is ideal for children aged 5–10 and perfect for Halloween reading, classroom discussion and family story time. The book includes two original songs — Count Spidula and We Gotta Get Outta Here — with QR codes linking to animated musical short films that bring the story vividly to life while supporting literacy through rhythm, rhyme, repetition and performance. Why Parents, Teachers & Young Readers Love It A funny, spooky and thrilling vampire adventure with an uplifting message Perfect seasonal Halloween read-aloud or 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 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 independently or read aloud, the books support early readers with lively dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour children love revisiting again and again. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resources at SpidtheSpider.com, including discussion guides, comprehension activities and role plays — making the series ideal for schools, libraries, home learning and family story time.