Overview
Spid the Spider Challenges for the Cricket Cup is a fast-paced, funny children's sports story celebrating teamwork, resilience and honesty. Packed with humour, tension and heart, it's perfect for young readers who love sport, friendship and exciting competitions. Spring is blossoming in Spider Webdon and Spid has a brilliant idea - he's going to enter a team in the 5-A-Side Cricket Cup. There's just one small problem. He barely has enough players. And when his newly formed team finally takes to the field, they come up against the powerful Spidwell Spinners - a team determined to win at any cost. With dodgy tactics, sneaky tricks and mounting pressure, Spid and his friends find themselves on the back foot. Can they fight back the right way? Can fair play beat foul play? And what really matters more - winning, or playing with integrity? Why Parents, Teachers & Young Sports Fans Love It Encourages teamwork and cooperation Promotes honesty and good sportsmanship Teaches resilience and a growth mindset Ideal introduction to cricket and team sports for 5-10 year olds Includes map of fielding positions to help learn the game 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 read aloud, the books 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. Thus making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family story time.
Full Product Details
Author: John Eaton ,
Julia Vasina
Publisher: Spidling Productions Limited
Imprint: Spidling Productions Limited
Volume: 18
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 6.50cm
, Length: 14.80cm
ISBN: 9781915376367
ISBN 10: 191537636
Pages: 88
Publication Date: 01 June 2026
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Spid the Spider makes cricket feel like the best game in the world - which, of course, it is. A fun, clever story that celebrates teamwork, honesty and never giving up, and will get young children excited about picking up a bat and ball."" Will Anning, Junior Clubs and Participation Officer, Somerset Cricket Foundation
""Spid the Spider makes cricket feel like the best game in the world — which, of course, it is. A fun, clever story that celebrates teamwork, honesty and never giving up, and will get young children excited about picking up a bat and ball."" Will Anning, Junior Clubs and Participation Officer, Somerset Cricket Foundation
Author Information
John Eaton is a British author, lyricist and creator whose work spans comic fiction, poetry, children's storytelling and musical satire. Across books, songs and stage-ready narratives, his defining strength is the same: a sharp observational eye paired with warmth, wit and an instinct for story. His much-loved Spid the Spider children's book and music series blends humour, rhythm and gentle moral insight, engaging readers and listeners aged 4-10 and their families. The series encompasses books, albums and free educational resources available at spidthespider.com. Mums, dads and teachers as well as children enjoy reading Spid's adventures as they help children learn to read, grow and succeed in life.
