Sidney Makes a Wish

by Lisa Thompson

Published 1 September 2022

Friendship appears where it’s least expected in this heartwarming Little Gem from bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Thompson.

Friendship appears where it’s least expected in this heartwarming Little Gem from award-winning author Lisa Thompson.

When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to the problems he’s having with his friend Billy. If he can just wish for exactly the right thing, then surely Billy will want to be friends with him again?

But as Sidney makes his wishes, what he doesn’t realise is that the friend he’s longing for has been beside him all the time …


Carrie and the Roller Boots

by Lisa Thompson

Published 3 August 2023

Sidney and Carrie return in this uplifting Little Gem by award-winning author Lisa Thompson as Carrie embarks on a mission to discover her special talent.

Carrie’s best friend Sidney is planning to show off his tap-dancing skills during Friday Fun Time at school and Carrie wants to join in. She plans an amazing routine where Sidney will dance and she will roller skate.

But there’s one big problem … Carrie has never roller skated before. Will the performance end in disaster or will their friendship help them to dazzle the audience?


Sidney and Carrie’s friendship is being put to the test. Can Lisa Thompson’s uplifting duo learn to compromise in time for their joint birthday party?

Best friends Sidney and Carrie are really excited about having a joint birthday party! But excitement turns to disappointment when they can’t agree about the invitations, the entertainment or even the kind of cake they’d like to have.

Will the birthday party be a disaster or can the two friends find a way to compromise that will make them both happy?