Spinderella by Julia Donaldson - Football & Counting Picture Book - Ages 3-6 - Paperback

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Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781405282727. Publisher: Egmont. Age Range: 3-6 years. Overview. Spinderella is a hilarious, glittery-covered picture book from Julia Donaldson, the multi-award-winning former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo. Spinderella the spider loves football, but she can't work out how many spiders should be on each team, and she certainly can't count the goals! With glorious full-colour illustrations from Sebastien Braun, this is a joyful, funny story that sneaks in early counting and halving skills, making it perfect for children starting school or nursery.. About the Book. Spinderella the spider has a passion for football. She desperately wants to join in a match with her brothers and sisters, but there's a problem: she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team, and worse still, she can't keep track of the goals being scored. Luckily, her Hairy Godmother has a magical solution up her sleeve, transforming this football-mad tale into a playful lesson in counting and sharing numbers equally. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhythmic, rhyming text makes the story a joy to read aloud, while Sebastien Braun's warm, expressive illustrations bring Spinderella and her spider family vividly to life on every page. Originally published in 2002 and refreshed with a sparkling foiled cover, Spinderella has become a much-loved bestseller, ideal for bedtime reading, classroom storytime, or as an introduction to early numeracy for young children. Whether your child is a budding football fan or simply loves a funny animal story, this book offers laughs, warmth, and gentle learning in equal measure. It's an especially popular choice for children starting school, as the counting and halving themes tie in naturally with early maths.. Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Fun, rhyming text that's brilliant for reading aloud. Introduces early counting and halving in a playful way. Charming full-colour illustrations by Sebastien Braun. Perfect for children starting school or nursery. A sparkling foiled cover makes it a lovely gift. About the Author. Julia Donaldson is the internationally renowned, multi-award-winning author behind some of the world's best-loved picture books, including The Gruffalo, What the Ladybird Heard, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, and Room on the Broom. A former Children's Laureate, her collaborations with illustrator Axel Scheffler have sold millions of copies worldwide. Illustrator Sebastien Braun studied fine and applied arts at Strasbourg University before moving to London, where he has worked exclusively on children's picture books for publishers including Orchard, Walker, Campbell, HarperCollins and Puffin.. Why You'll Love This Picture Book. Funny, rhythmic, and full of heart, Spinderella combines football fever with playful counting lessons that young children will adore. It's a brilliant read-aloud pick for bedtime, classroom, or gifting to any small football fan.. Please Note: Book cover shown may vary slightly from the edition dispatched; all copies are the UK edition matching the ISBN listed, brand new and dispatched promptly from the UK.