Spid the Spider Helps Bid Open a Bakery

This fifteenth Spid the Spider adventurewill inspire children, especially budding bakers and entrepreneurs everywhere. In the story, Bid dreams of setting up her own artisan bakery though she faces numerous set-backs inturning her dream into reality. With grit, determination,and Spid's help, she learns from the setbacks and finds a way tosucceed. It's a fun-filled story that alsoeducates by encouraging a 'growth mindset'.

Baking is increasingly seen as a fun, creativeactivity that families and children can do together. This sense of involvementand creativity aligns perfectly in this latest Spid the Spider adventure.

The story also aligns with the global phenomenaand cultural touchstones of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) and TheApprentice.

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 seeand hear animated music videos of the songs.

• 'Dreams' is a motivational song with a'growth-mindset' message; "Don't get down, you can turn it around, yourplans are sound, and you can rebound".
• 'Honeybee Cakes' has asunny-feel-good-calypso-Caribbean vibe, with fabulous rising harmonies. "Honeybee, honey bee, honey bee cakes"

The book is great fun for mums, dads, andteachers to read and 'act' out to their children, helping them engage with thestory, the benefits of reading, and helping them learn to read, grow, and succeed.

The colourful visuals by Julia Vasina andmusic video animations produced by Michael Smetham, Clockwork PencilProductions further add to the humour and engagement.

Spid is a role model for children. He's a hard-working,cool, and funny spider, who makes mistakes, but learns from them. He helpschildren embrace what psychologists call a 'growth mindset' - a determinationto better oneself and succeed.

All books are supported by free parent and teacherresources to entertain and inspire children, helping them learn to read, growand succeed in life https://spidthespider.com/fun-childrens-activities/.These will include a honey cake recipe!