Books like Spinderella by Julia Donaldson

Name: Spinderella
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Julia Donaldson

When Spinderella and her seven spider siblings decide they want to play a soccer match, she and her quirky Hairy Godmother must convince the rest of the webbed family that numbers matter. The book blends a lively soccer adventure with educational facts and activities that explore counting and natural numbers, making learning fun for children.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Julia Donaldson

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (2 community ratings)

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