Nature & friendship
Helen’s Hair
A curious journey through Helen’s strawberry-blonde hair, meeting fascinating little creatures.
A world of wonderful discoveriesLittle spider.
Little spider.
Big adventures.
Meet Sid — a curious little spider with eight busy legs, a big heart and a whole world to explore. Come along for stories filled with friendship, imagination and amazing discoveries.
The storybook shelf
Where will Sid go next?
From wild strawberry-blonde hair to distant galaxies, every Sid adventure brings new friends and something wonderful to learn.
Confidence & kindness
Celine’s First Day at School
A reassuring first-day adventure about bravery, friendship and trying something new.
Ocean & environment
Sid Goes to the Beach
Discover the seaside, meet ocean friends and learn to care for our planet.
Outdoor adventures
Chloe Goes Camping
Join Chloe and Sid for a wonderful adventure under the stars.
Friendship & individuality
The Dog Park
Four different dogs show Sid why everyone has something special to offer.
Space & imagination
Alfred the Astronaut
Blast off on an imaginative journey to the Moon and beyond.
Dinosaurs & discovery
Oliver’s Dinosaur Adventure
Explore a dinosaur museum and dream of prehistoric giants.
Farm animals & friendship
Sid Goes to the Farm
Join Sid on a farmyard adventure, meeting three muddy pigs, a gentle cow, a speedy horse and a wonderfully fluffy sheep.
Hello, little explorers!
Meet Sid the Spider
Sid may be small, but his curiosity is enormous. Whether he's exploring a garden, discovering dinosaurs or helping a friend feel brave, Sid shows us that adventures can be found in the most unexpected places.
Written by R R Lister, these colourful stories celebrate kindness, friendship, curiosity and the joy of learning.
Discover Sid’s stories
Explore together
There's so much to discover
Find a new favourite story, learn about the world or dream up your own adventure.
Little creatures, big wonders
Discover the amazing animals and insects Sid meets along the way.
Dinosaurs & beyond
Explore prehistoric worlds and dream of the stars with Sid.
Brave little moments
Stories to inspire confidence, friendship and trying new things.
Sid's activity corner
Let's play, learn & create!
Fun ideas inspired by Sid's adventures. Printable activity packs are coming soon.
For parents, carers & teachers
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Colour with Sid
Creative colouring sheets inspired by the stories.
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Garden explorers
Go on a supervised nature hunt and spot tiny creatures.
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Imagine an adventure
Draw a rocket, invent a planet or dream up a new friend.
Activity ideaFor curious little minds
Sid's favourite finds
We're putting together a thoughtful collection of books, creative activities and educational toys to complement Sid's adventures.
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Nature explorers
Ideas for discovering the world outside.
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Learning through play
Puzzles, games and hands-on discoveries.
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Little readers
Books that spark curiosity and imagination.
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Stay curious
More adventures are on the way!
New books, activity sheets and discoveries are always just around the corner. Bookmark this page to see what Sid explores next.
Contact details and an optional parent newsletter can be added when you're ready to publish.
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