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A warm, funny look at one of the most fascinating mini-beasts, by award-winning actor and national treasure Alison Steadman OBE. 'I hate spiders!' says Rafael. At least, he thinks so. But when he really gets to know the BIG, HAIRY, SCARY SPIDER he finds a new, eight-legged friend. This hilarious...

Randy and Oliver Melendy awake one morning full of gloom. Their brothers and sisters are away, the house seems forlorn and empty, and even Cuffy, their adored housekeeper, can't pick up their spirits. Will they have to face a long and lonely winter?

The witches of the Far Lands of Minecraft are missing...all of them! When a young village girl is badly injured, and only a witch can help her, Watcher and his friends quickly discover there are spiders involved. They must follow clues leading them through jungles and forests, all the way to the doorstep of the dreaded outcast spiders, the Forgotten. Watcher and his companions must figure out a way to free the witches from their ruthless captors, but can they escape the Lair of the Forgotten in time to save the girl?

A rip-roaring shout-aloud picture book about a spider who wants to be the family pet from the internationally acclaimed illustrator of Julia Donaldson’s What the Ladybird Heard. 3Spider wants to be a family pet. But the family whose house she lives in are terrified of her! Whenever she tries...

An amazing adventure full of fun and friendship written and narrated by inspirational Paralympian wheelchair basketball star Ade Adepitan. Super cyborg skills, cat-like reflexes ... you've never seen a superhero who rolls like this! Ade loves playing football and he's amazing in goal, despite...

The first in a three-book middle grade novel series by Spider-Man's number one fan and hilarious fiction writer, Preeti Chhibber! Peter Parker has been swinging and thwipping his way through New York City as Spider-Man for just a few months, and balancing his double life is complicated. He goes...

Venomous spiders, delicate silk, and science experiments filled Nan Songer’s days and nights—her home in California over flowed with many-legged critters. With inspiration from a friend, Nan began to study how spider silk could be harvested. The finely woven material spiders used to create webs was much stronger than it looked, and Nan was eager to unlock its potential and hopefully help her country at the same time. At the height of WWII, she studied different spiders before landing on the poisonous black widow as the perfect spider to experiment with.

Spid the Spider Helps SuperSpid (Stop Scammers) is a fun, fast-paced children’s story that teaches important lessons about internet safety, cyber awareness and thinking before you click. All wrapped in humour, adventure and warmth. Spid loves to watch the adventures of superhero SuperSpid on...

The third action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines! On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human...

Angel Spider is no ordinary spider—she has bright wings, a glowing halo, and a heart full of kindness. When she meets a shy little caterpillar hiding behind a leaf, she gently encourages him to come out of his shell and discover the magic of being himself.

One day, while sitting in her den, a little girl comes upon a small spider. The spider does not scare her or offend. The spider is a comfort, especially as the girl watches the spider spin in circles. The spider is so full of life, and the girl hopes to be the spider's friend. But what does the spider want? Why does she sit in the den? The girl and the spider don't speak the same language, but after a while, they learn to communicate.

When their friend Sam gets a letter full of riddles from an eccentric millionaire, the Aldens are eager to help him crack the code. If Sam can solve the puzzle, he will inherit the millionaire's money! But Sam isn't the only one in town to receive a letter - and whoever solves the mystery first will win the prize!

Sammy Spider is back in his 15th adventure story, learning about Jewish holidays and values with his buddy Josh Shapiro. In this story, when Josh gets a cold - "Achoo!" - his friend Moti delivers some chicken soup to him, and Sammy Spider learns about the mitzvah of visiting the sick. You'll also learn the Hebrew word for "Gesundheit"!

When an Israeli family moves in next door to the Shapiros, Sammy Spider and Josh learn about the Jewish mitzvah of welcoming guests. In the process, they each make a new friend and learn some Hebrew words.

Spid the Spider Helps Bid Open a Bakery is a charming and practical adventure that introduces children to entrepreneurship, responsibility, problem solving and the rewards of hard work. It is perfect for budding bakers and business aspirantes. Bid has a dream. She wants to open her very own...

Spid the Spider Helps Save the Planet is a fun, empowering story that introduces children to environmental responsibility, recycling and caring for the Earth — without preaching, just plenty of humour and heart. Includes free-to-download 'litter cycle poster to help children understand the...

Spid the Spider Has a Day Off is a warm, funny children’s story about thinking ahead, making good choices and discovering that a little planning can make a big difference. Spid has a whole day off. No responsibilities. No jobs to do. Just endless possibilities. After enjoying a big breakfast...

How many kids do you know who can build robotic spiders out of scrap metal, develop a substance that’s stronger than steel, or crash a cyber-wizard's computer from an undetectable monitor? Well, that’s Irma. Still, all she really wants is to make some friends and blend in for once, but no matter how hard she tries, Irma always seems to stand out. This laugh-out-loud middle grade novel encourages listeners to explore the STEM fields while never losing its sense of fun.

Spid the Spider Battles a Pandemic is a thoughtful, reassuring children’s story that helps young readers understand health safety, handwashing and community care in a calm and age-appropriate way. Spid, Bid and Herman return home from holiday expecting everything to be just as they left it...

With humour and heart, Spid the Spider Grows a Magic Money Tree introduces children to important lessons about patience, responsibility and understanding the true value of money. When Spid plants mysterious “magic” seeds hoping to grow instant riches, he discovers that money doesn’t grow...