Spinderella
Julia Donaldson, Sebastien Braun
A fantastic new picture book all about a football-playing spider, written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, with glorious full colour illustrations from the talented Sebastian Braun and a sparkling, glittery foiled cover.
Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn’t know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can’t count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan . . .
Julia Donaldson does it again in this hugely engaging and funny story all about football, spiders and counting – what’s not to love! The perfect picture book for children of all ages – boys and girls alike.
Julia Donaldson is the internationally renowned author of the best-loved picture books in the world, including The Gruffalo, What the Ladybird Heard, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and Night Monkey, Day Monkey. Julia Donaldson’s collaborations with Axel Scheffler have sold millions of copies, and Room on the Broom is now an Academy Award-nominated short film.
Sebastian Braun studied fine and applied arts at Strasbourg University. He moved to London in 2000 and since then has been working exclusively on children’s picture books, having been published by Orchard, Walker, Campbell, HarperCollins and Puffin.
Reviews
I liked the bit where umm that little spider didn't know how to count but then she umm saw people count and she knew how to count then but then all the other times she didn't have it until the very last bit that little spider finally knowed how to count to twenty
Lord Aardvark Supermarket 11.08.2026
I liked it because it was about a spider who wanted numbers for everything and her family didn't really care about numbers, but Spinderella had the courage to find out about numbers for herself.
Mademoiselle Fandango Postage-Stamp 10.08.2026
Julia Donaldson is so good at making books I love them they are so good.
Duchess Wanda Mildew 31.07.2026
I liked the bit where they wanted football boots but they didn't have any, but the fairy godmother came in a flash and eight boots came sat on the floor and they could play with the pea without hurting their legs
Lord Aardvark Supermarket 23.07.2026
I didn't like this book about spiders
Earl Peanuts Hedgehog 23.07.2026
I like it when the Hairy Godmother gives them shoes for the football because they're so cute.
Marshal Amazonia Pumpernickel 20.07.2026
Does he learn to count to 100
General Rapunzel Partridge 15.07.2026
I liked the spiders playing football
Constable Merlin Spaghetti-Hoops 13.07.2026
It was weird that they played with a pea instead of a football.
Principal Lacey Shortbread 10.07.2026
This is my favourite book with the spider and football
Major Pluto Pinkerton 02.09.2025
The book is about a spider who wants to learn to count. I especially liked how they played football with peas and Spinderella could count correctly.
Commander Bart Piano-key 24.08.2025
I like that she taught others how to count
Chief Arthur Remmington 23.08.2025
I like when all the children count and Spinderella learns the numbers
Lieutenant Chip Mozzarella 11.08.2025
Like that someone learned how to count numbers. Didn't like that the drawings were too basic
Doctor Burp Submarine 09.08.2025
I liked where spinderella was trying to even up the football teams with all the spiders. Spinderella was my favorite character.
Empress Pansy Racoon 31.07.2025
I liked it it was interesting , I like the numbers just like Spinderella...
Sir Mars Spaceship 27.07.2025
I have this book at home and enjoy to read with my mama
Countess Fenella Quarantine 25.07.2025
Love it!
Master Gargoyle Rubber-duck 24.07.2025
Its a great book because its all about spinderella. I love how the story is and her brother and sisters listen to her in the end. I would tell my friends at school to read this book.
Empress Cilla Custard 23.07.2025
It was about a spider learning how to count. It was a good book to read.
Chief Switch Lanzarote 21.07.2025
