{"product_id":"sidney-and-carrie-have-a-party-9781800901902","title":"Sidney and Carrie Have a Party","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eSidney and Carrie's friendship is tested as they plan a joint birthday party, but Lisa Thompson's uplifting duo learns to compromise in time for the event. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 88 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSidney and Carrie, best friends since childhood, are facing a challenge in their friendship as their joint birthday party approaches. With excitement building, they soon realize that they have different ideas about the invitations, entertainment, and even the cake. Will their party be a disaster or can they find a way to compromise that will make them both happy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSidney, the more organized friend, wants to send elegant invitations to their closest friends and family. She believes in sticking to a budget and making sure everything is perfect. Carrie, on the other hand, is more spontaneous and wants to invite everyone they know, regardless of the cost. She believes in celebrating life to the fullest and wants the party to be a fun and memorable event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entertainment is another area where the friends disagree. Sidney wants to hire a professional DJ who can play the latest hits and keep the party going all night. Carrie, however, wants to have a karaoke night, where everyone can sing their favorite songs. She believes that it will be a great way to bond with their friends and have a good time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cake is another point of contention. Sidney wants a classic vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, while Carrie wants a more elaborate cake with multiple layers and different flavors. She believes that it will be a showstopper and a great way to impress their guests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the party date approaches, Sidney and Carrie are becoming increasingly frustrated with each other. They cant seem to find a way to compromise that will make them both happy. Sidney feels that Carrie is being selfish and that she is not taking their friendship seriously. Carrie, on the other hand, feels that Sidney is being too rigid and that she is not allowing Carrie to have fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, Sidney and Carrie decide to take a break from the party planning and go for a walk in the park. They talk about their feelings and try to understand each other's perspective. Sidney realizes that Carrie is not trying to ruin the party, but that she is just trying to have fun. Carrie realizes that Sidney is not trying to be mean, but that she is just trying to make sure that everything is perfect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a newfound understanding, Sidney and Carrie decide to compromise. Sidney agrees to hire a professional DJ who can play the latest hits and keep the party going all night, while Carrie agrees to have a karaoke night. They also decide to have a classic vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, with a small cake for Carrie to have her favorite flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe party day arrives, and the friends are excited to see each other. The DJ plays the latest hits, and the karaoke night is a huge hit. Carrie sings her favorite songs, and Sidney dances with her friends. The cake is delicious, and everyone enjoys it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the party comes to a close, Sidney and Carrie realize that they have learned a valuable lesson. They have learned that compromise is essential in any relationship, and that it is important to listen to each other's perspective. They have also learned that it is important to have fun and celebrate life to the fullest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Sidney and Carrie's joint birthday party is a huge success. They have learned to compromise and have had a great time celebrating with their friends. They have also learned that their friendship is stronger than ever before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSidney and Carrie's friendship is being put to the test as they prepare for their joint birthday party. Sidney, the more organized friend, wants to send elegant invitations to their closest friends and family, while Carrie, the more spontaneous friend, wants to invite everyone they know, regardless of the cost. The entertainment is another area where the friends disagree, with Sidney wanting a professional DJ and Carrie wanting a karaoke night. The cake is another point of contention, with Sidney wanting a classic vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and Carrie wanting a more elaborate cake with multiple layers and different flavors. As the party date approaches, Sidney and Carrie are becoming increasingly frustrated with each other, but they decide to take a break and go for a walk in the park.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring their walk, Sidney and Carrie realize that they have different perspectives on the party and that compromise is essential. Sidney agrees to hire a professional DJ and Carrie agrees to have a karaoke night. They also decide to have a classic vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, with a small cake for Carrie to have her favorite flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe party day arrives, and the friends are excited to see each other. The DJ plays the latest hits, and the karaoke night is a huge hit. Carrie sings her favorite songs, and Sidney dances with her friends. The cake is delicious, and everyone enjoys it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the party comes to a close, Sidney and Carrie realize that they have learned a valuable lesson. They have learned that compromise is essential in any relationship, and that it is important to listen to each other's perspective. They have also learned that it is important to have fun and celebrate life to the fullest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Sidney and Carrie's joint birthday party is a huge success. They have learned to compromise and have had a great time celebrating with their friends. They have also learned that their friendship is stronger than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 126 x 168 x 9 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781800901902\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44967311900922,"sku":"9781800901902","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1704477632586_book.jpg?v=1704618273","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/sidney-and-carrie-have-a-party-9781800901902","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}