Melissa Shepherd – illustratör

Spid the Spider Visits the Seven Wonders of the Worldis a lively, humorous introduction to global landmarks, exploration andimagination — inspiring young readers to discover the world around them.Spid is bored.He longs for adventure — for faraway places, excitingdiscoveries and something truly extraordinary.So when he begins daydreaming about the Seven Wonders of theWorld, something magical happens. Suddenly, Spid finds himself travellingthrough time and across continents, visiting some of the greatest sights inhuman history.But adventures don’t always unfold exactly as imagined…From ancient marvels to surprising encounters, Spiddiscovers that history is full of wonder — and that curiosity can take youfurther than you ever thought possible.Why Parents & Teachers Love ItIntroducesworld history in an accessible wayEncouragescuriosity and global awarenessSupportsgeography and classroom topicsInspiresimagination and explorationIncludes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “IDreamed of Faraway” and “Seven Wonders”. These short musical filmsbring the story to life and reinforce learning through rhythm, rhyme and visualstorytelling.About the SeriesSpid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventureseries for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world lifelessons.Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations andrelatable 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, thebooks support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling andlayered humour that children love revisiting again and again.