John Eaton

Spid the Spider Challenges for the Cricket Cup is afast-paced, funny children's sports story celebrating teamwork, resilience andhonesty. Packed with humour, tension and heart, it's perfect for young readerswho love sport, friendship and exciting competitions. Spring is blossoming in Spider Webdon and Spid has abrilliant 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 winat any cost. With dodgy tactics, sneaky tricks and mounting pressure, Spid andhis friends find themselves on the back foot. Can they fight back the right wa? an fair play beat foul pla? nd what really matters more - winning, or playing with integrit? hy Parents, Teachers& Young Sports Fans Love ItEncourages teamwork and cooperationPromotes honesty and good sportsmanshipTeaches resilience and a growth mindsetIdeal introduction to cricket and team sports for 5-10 year oldsIncludes map of fielding positions to help learn the game 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. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resourcesat spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities andposters. Thus making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and familystory time.

Spid the Spider Helps SuperSpid (Stop Scammers) is afun, fast-paced children’s story that teaches important lessons about internetsafety, cyber awareness and thinking before you click. All wrapped in humour,adventure and warmth. It's perfect for 5-10 year olds. Spid loves watching the adventures of superhero SuperSpid on television. Saving the day, catching villains and being brave - what could be bette? ut when Bid's money is stolen in an online scam, the danger suddenly becomes real. This is no cartoon. It's happening in Spider Webdon - and it's happening now. With the help of the real-life SuperSpid, Spid learns how scammers trick people, how to stay safe online, and how to be cleverer than a cyber criminal. Can Spid and SuperSpid track down the thief and save the da? pid the Spider Helps SuperSpid is a fun, fast-paced children's story that teaches important lessons about internet safety, cyber awareness and thinking before you click - all wrapped in humour, adventure and warmth. Features two songs: SuperSpid and Trojan Turpin which bring the story to life. Why Parents, Teachers & Children Love ItTeaches internet safety in a child-friendly wayEncourages digital awareness and smart decision-makingBuilds confidence and problem-solving skillsCombines superheroes, mystery and humourIdeal for home reading, classroom libraries and bedtime storiesIncludestwo original songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “SuperSpid”and “Trojan Turpin”. These reinforce key themes and also enhancecomprehension through musical rhythm, rhyme and visual storytelling. 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. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resourcesat spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities andposters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family storytime.

Spid theSpider Is Easy Spideris a thoughtful and funny story for ages 5–10 about patience, responsibilityand thinking before acting. It is perfect for honing children’s decision-makingskillsSpid dreamsof owning a shiny Darley Havidson motorbike — but what Spid wants isn’t alwaysbest for him. If somethingseems too good to be true, could that be because it i? is emotionsrule his head and he learns that quick decisions bring big lessons! Includes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: EasySpider” and “Motorcycle melancholy”. These songs help childrenunderstand the story and remember key lessons through engaging music and visualstorytelling. Why Parents, Teachers & Children Love ItTeaches financial responsibilityEncourages considered decision-making, and the importance of balancing the rational and emotionalBuilds confidence and problem-solving skillsIdeal for home reading, classroom libraries and bedtime storiesAbout 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. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resourcesat spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities andposters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family storytime.

Sometimes You Say the Strangest Things - and JohnEaton listens, laughs, and then crafts them into poetry that hits home. In hissixth collection of verse, Eaton presents one hundred poems that blend sharpwit, playful wordplay, and self-deprecating humour to explore life's quirks andcontradictions. Whether he's taking aim at the absurdities of social media, unravelling mind games, or dissecting the buzzwords of modern life (Fake Newsor Health and Safety, anyone?), Eaton's work is a masterclass in cleverobservation. He pokes fun at authority, modern mores, and the daily grind witha light touch and a wicked grin, transforming the mundane into the magnificentand the ridiculous into the relatable. Perfect for adults, kids and particularlybusiness folk, You Say the Strangest Things is your idealpick-me-up-whether you need a laugh, a moment of reflection, a business byword,or just a reminder that sometimes, life really is stranger than fiction. Prepare to smile, think, and maybe even see the world a little differently. Here is one of John's shorterpoems:Happy New YearMy New Yearresolution is to make a contribution,but to whom, towhat, to where, why and to whe? ast year itwas an illusion, this year it is a solution, and next year I start it all again.

Ever wondered what happens when life'sabsurdities are caught in the crossfire of a clever rhyme? In Take ThatSmile Off Your Face, John Eaton's fifth verse collection, you'll laugh,groan, and ponder as he skewers life's quirks with his signature blend of witand whimsy. From the trials of suntan disasters,motorway cones, mismatched socks, international travel and politics, to thewise and uplifting words of Mr. Birdie in the sky, Eaton's poems dig into thehuman experience with a light touch and a wicked grin. It's poetry that's nevertoo serious yet strikes a chord that'll have you thinking long after you'veturned the page. It is perfect for anyone who enjoys a laugh and a little lifewisdom on the side. Thecollection comprises 66 poems, of which a dozen are also songs. Music and lyricvideos of the songs are accessible by scanning QR codes.

Spid theSpider Helps Bid Open a Bakery is a charming and practical adventure that introduces children toentrepreneurship, responsibility, problem solving and the rewards of hard work. It is perfect for budding bakers and business aspirantes. Bid has adream. She wants toopen her very own bakery. Deliciouscakes. Happy customers. Spid isdetermined to help make that dream come true. But opening a business isn’t assimple as mixing flour and sugar. There arechallenges to overcome. Decisions to make. Problems to solve. And noteverything rises perfectly the first time. As Spid andBid work together, they discover that success isn’t about instant results —it’s about teamwork, persistence and learning from mistakes. WhyParents & Teachers Love ItEncourages visioning and goal setting as life guideIntroduces basic business and entrepreneurship conceptsPromotes resilience when things go wrongTeaches responsibility and planningSupports classroom enterprise projectsIncludes twooriginal songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “Dreams”and “HoneyBee Cakes”. These songs reinforce key lessons through engagingmusic and storytelling. About theSeriesSpid 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. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resourcesat spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities, andposters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family storytime. The resources for this book include recipes to make honeybee cakes.

John'slatest collection of poems is a profound exploration of the human spirit,capturing the raw and unfiltered emotions of love, loss, war, and peace. Thispowerful anthology invites you to reflect deeply on the meaning of existence,guiding you through the highs and lows of the human experience. Feel theheartbreak of loss and the bitterness of conflict yet find solace in love andthe fragile peace that follows. Through it all, the unwavering theme ofresilience shines, reminding us of our capacity to endure and overcome. Thesepoems don't just echo universal truths; they also bear witness to specificmoments in history, including the harrowing brutality of the Russian invasionof Ukraine. John's work is a poignant record of contemporary struggles,championing a more inclusive and compassionate world. With his distinct voice,John captures the essence of humanity in all its complexity, ensuring thesepoems will resonate far beyond our time. Someof these poems are also songs. To hear (and see music videos) of some of thesongs readers can scan the accompanying QR codes. Here are a few verses from a couple of poems to give aflavour of the collection:WOW, WOW, SHE LOVESMEWhen I first saw you,I was making a pitch. Your kind of look, itmade me twitch. I don't know whatit's all about,I only know I want tosing and shout. Youcame over, looked me in the eye. Ifelt queasy, thought I might die. Yousaid, 'Boy, you're the one I'm looking for.'Nextthing I knew, I was on the floor. Ithought: Wow,wow, she loves me!Wow,wow, I'm on a jet ski!Wow,wow, oh god, she met me -Wow,wow, it's my destiny. THE PEACEDIVIDEND Instead ofpaying for guns and bombs,For massgraves and family tombs,Put themoney to housing and schoolsSochildren won't use guns, only tools. No arms tobuy, no soldiers to kill,Use themoney for those who are ill. Put themetal into cars,The fuelto power rockets to Mars. Save theexplosions for Bonfire NightInstead ofblowing things up as you fight. Put thenuclear threat to good useForshrinking tumours, not nuclear truce. In placeof the men going into battle,Let themcome home and raise our cattle;Instead offighting to be free,Fightingfor our place in industry. Take yourwars out to the fields -Bats andballs alone to wield. Then youcan feel that you've just wonWithoutever firing a missile or gun.

With humour and heart, Spid the Spider Grows a MagicMoney Tree introduces children to important lessons about patience,responsibility and understanding the true value of money. When Spid plants mysterious “magic” seeds hoping to growinstant riches, he discovers that money doesn’t grow on trees. Real success takes patience, effort and integrity. As Spidworks day and night, impatient for instant results, he learns that real rewardsdon’t appear overnight — and that quick fixes aren’t always what they seem. Why Parents & Teachers Love ItIntroduces financial literacy in an age-appropriate wayEncourages patience and responsible decision-makingSupports classroom discussions about money and valueBuilds growth mindset and resilienceIncludes QR codes linking to two original animated Spidsongs: “Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees” and “Seed Greed”. Thesereinforce key themes in the books and enhance comprehension through music andvisual storytelling. About theSeriesSpid 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. Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resourcesat spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities andposters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family storytime.

John's latest collection of poems captures the pleasure,poignancy and pain of love and romance. The poems cover different people,occasions, and places. They range from thoughtful and serious to very witty. There is a poem for everyone. The Beatles once sang, "All you need is love."This timeless sentiment is at the heart of Love is in the Air, ananthology of over 100 poems that explores love in all its forms and shades. Asthey say, love makes the world go round-and this collection captures how lovepermeates every aspect of our lives, from romantic infatuations to the deepbonds shared with family, friends, and even pets. Within these pages, you will find poems about:* Boys loving girls and vice versa* Parents loving their children and vice versa* Grandchildren cherishing their grandparents and vice versa* Same-gender love between men and between women* The love we feel for our closest friends and loyal pets Love, as portrayed in these poems, is sparked by thesmallest of moments: a glance across a room, a kind word, or a simple act ofcaring. Sometimes, it's inexplicable-a je ne sais quoi that fills uswith warmth and wonder. The poems offera multifaceted reflection on this universal human experience. Adding to the beauty of the collection, some poems are alsoaccompanied by songs. By scanning the accompanying QR codes, readers can listento or watch music videos that bring a few of these love poems to life, turningthe experience into one of both reading and listening. So, whether you're basking in the glow of love or searchingfor solace, this collection offers something for everyone. As you read throughthese Valentine-inspired thoughts and verses, you might just be reminded that,no matter where you are or who you are, someone loves you.