{"product_id":"book-1q5o","title":"Spid the Spider Meets Hamish McSpid","description":"Spid the Spider Meets Hamish McSpid is a humorous and engaging Scottish adventure that encourages children to explore heritage, question myths and develop independent thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a long way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut after reading about the legendary King Robert the Spid in a history book, Spid is determined to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, and discover more about his heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo sooner have they arrived than strange rumours begin to swirl.\u003cbr\u003eWhispers of a fearsome creature in Loch Monroe.\u003cbr\u003eMysterious sightings.\u003cbr\u003eUnexplained happenings.\u003cbr\u003eIs the monster real? Or is there another explanation?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Spid investigates, he learns that history and legends are fascinating - but the truth often requires curiosity, courage and careful thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Parents \u0026amp; Teachers Love It\u003cbr\u003e•Encourages curiosity about history and culture\u003cbr\u003e•Promotes critical thinking and inquiry skills\u003cbr\u003e•Explores myths versus reality\u003cbr\u003e•Builds confidence in asking questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes two original songs: \"Hamish McSpid\" and \"The Water King\" that bring the adventure to life and reinforce learning through rhythm and rhyme. Watch the films at YouTube.com\/spidthespider to add visual storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure series for children aged 5-10, blending humour, heart and real-world life lessons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe books support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour that children love revisiting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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 \u0026amp; family story time.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Author's Republic","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66839002382640,"sku":"BD1q5o","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1q5o-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779396316","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1q5o","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}