Short Stories

A wonderful new collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid BlytonEnjoy 30 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection. Enid...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Stubborn was extraordinarily stubborn. Once she had made up her mind there was no unmaking it. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375858079Author Dr. SeussFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Messy was the messiest person you'd ever met in your whole life. He looked messy because he was messy in everything he did... The Mr Men and...

A collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa with her mother, her father, her baby twin brothers, and lots and lots of her family. Join her as she splashes in the sea, prepares for a...

Shirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children's books, and her keen observation of family life have earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults. This unique collection brings together some of her very...

*The final collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!*Imagination is an amazing thing.It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea.This where it took Doggins on his...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Poor Mr Bump just cannot stop having accidents. If there was something for Mr Bump to bump into, he'd bump into it all right... The Mr Men and...

A wonderful collection filled with animals of all shapes and sizes by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!There's a story for every animal-lover inside, from a dog with a long tail and a squirrel with a secret, to a...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Princess lives in a castle with turrets and a moat, and she has lots of people to do things for her. But Little Miss Princess isn't rude or spoilt...

A brand new series of adventures for the Doctor and her TARDIS team! Something has gone wrong with time, and the Doctor - alongside her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham - is determined to investigate. The trail leads to a dusty mining town at Hallowe'en -...

A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - the perfect Christmas gift for children aged 6 and up! Snuggle down with this heartwarming collection of classic tales, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter...

A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - the perfect Christmas gift for children aged 6 and up! Snuggle down with this heartwarming collection of classic tales, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter...

_______________ Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year _______________ In difficult times, what children really need is hope. And in that spirit, bestselling author Katherine Rundell emailed some of the children's writers and artists whose...

A visit to the cafe has never been so much fun in this hilarious illustrated story! Join Little Miss Chatterbox and her friends at Chatterbox Cafe where there will be food, fun and chatter! Little Miss Bossy is in...

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad. A collectable classic picture book that every child should...

With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and styles, each author has been...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Bad was not good. Far from it. In fact as far as you can get, which is a long way. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting...

The perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers, Tales From Shakespeare explores twenty of the bard's greatest plays. Named as one of The Guardian's best 100 non-fiction books, each play has been carefully adapted for children of all ages...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Cheerful always woke up in a cheerful mood, with a bright sunny smile on his face. In fact, Mr Cheerful was one of the most cheerful people you are ever...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Noisy was a very, very noisy person indeed. If Mr Noisy was reading this story to you, he'd be shouting it at the top of his voice. When Mr Noisy sneezes...

Mrs Pepperpot has a problem - a huge problem - she shrinks! And when she shrinks she finds herself in all sorts of trouble...Poor Mrs Pepperpot has shrunk again and she's set her heart on going to the bazaar. But with a clever disguise and a cunning...

Give fun a chance! Surprise your mum with a chainsaw, be a bigger star than Tom Cruise, save the world with a plate of vegetables, start your new life in a taxi, rescue your family with a tomato, send your dad into a panic with a tractor, do a good deed...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Snow's job is to help Father Christmas. He has to make sure that all the right toys for all the right boys, and all the right toys for all the right girls,...

Celebrate Pancake Day with the Mr Men and Little Miss! Little Miss Fun is organising a Pancake Day celebration for all her friends. With pancake making classes and a pancake day race, there's plenty of messy mayhem and tasty treats to be had!...

I'm uncovered...I try to hide my nakedness with my hand. But it doesn't work. Everyone can see.Also on show...Bad rabbit habits. Rapt - in toilet paper. Birds with teeth. A live face on the wall.A collection of brilliant and bizarre stories from the...

I'm uncovered...I try to hide my nakedness with my hand. But it doesn't work. Everyone can see.Also on show...Bad rabbit habits. Rapt - in toilet paper. Birds with teeth. A live face on the wall.A collection of brilliant and bizarre stories from the...

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams' bestseller The World's Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone's favourite children's author, illustrated in glorious full colour by Tony Ross. ...

Ten of Shakespeare's greatest plays, retold for children by multi-award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, Geraldine McCaughrean retells some of Shakespeare's best-known stories,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788412699869Author Samuel JohnFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Samuel John BooksPublisher Samuel John BooksWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307165480Author Richard ScarryFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A collection of thirty wonderful stories about the nature and the countryside from one of the world's best-loved children's authors; perfect to enjoy all year round.Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, the beauty of the countryside and the charm of all...

A collection of thirty wonderful stories about the nature and the countryside from one of the world's best-loved children's authors; perfect to enjoy all year round.Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, the beauty of the countryside and the charm of all...

A collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories.About the AuthorSince the publication of Unreal! in 1985, readers all around the world have devoured Paul Jennings' stories. He has been voted 'favourite author' by Australian children...

A collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories.About the AuthorSince the publication of Unreal! in 1985, readers all around the world have devoured Paul Jennings' stories. He has been voted 'favourite author' by Australian children...

In these delightful tales, Oscar Wilde employs all his grace, artistry and wit. The Happy Prince tells of the statue of a once pleasure-loving Prince which, with the help of a selfless Swallow helps people in distress. As well as The Nightingale and the...

A picture book from award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan, Tales from Outer Suburbia is a unique collection of original stories and illustrations. Shaun Tan, creator of The Arrival, The Lost Thing and The Red Tree, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday...

An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with the beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. My Naughty Little Sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Naughty has decided that today she is going to be as naughty as possible! Can anyone stop her? The Mr Men and Little Miss have been...