Short Stories

Children will be spellbound by the amazing characters in this fabulous collection - a greedy king, a very bad giant, a fairy queen and lots more...Perfect for eight-year-olds to share or read alone.This brilliant collection is re-issuing with a gorgeous,...

Jon Scieszka introduces some really stupid off-the-wall fairy tales including: 'Chicken Licken', 'The Princess and the Bowling Ball'; 'The Really Ugly Duckling', and 'Jack's Bean Problem'.Chosen by children as the Book of the Year for the Federation of...

Join the Famous Five on a brand-new adventure in this NEWLY CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five launch a...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Adventure loves going on holiday to exciting places that would make your hair stand on end. But this year he doesn't have enough money to go on one of his...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Quick doesn't like to take her time about things. She loves helping out, but will she end up being TOO quick? The Mr Men and Little...

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts. Meet a host of colourful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic...

Short and Shocking! is full of stories with a twist in the tail - each surprising and stimulating in its own way. Over forty stories in one book - all of them very, very short! None of the stories are more than two pages long, but each of them is...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Oh dear, Little Miss Chatterbox just can't stop talking! It gets her into lots of trouble, until she finds the perfect job! The Mr Men and Little...

A fantastic collection of much-loved, classic stories for all the family!Mrs Pepperpot can't choose when she will shrink to the size of a pepperpot - it just happens! But whatever she encounters, whether it be a monstrous mousetrap, a crafty fox or a...

A fantastic collection of much-loved, classic stories for all the family!Mrs Pepperpot can't choose when she will shrink to the size of a pepperpot - it just happens! But whatever she encounters, whether it be a monstrous mousetrap, a crafty fox or a...

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...

_______________ 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 reunion of bones. An irresistible kisser. Wonder underpants. Cow-dung custard. It's all a bit much really!A brilliant collection of funny, weird and whacky short stories with strange endings from the award-winning Paul Jennings.About the AuthorPaul...

Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with an ever-increasing amount of stress, which can have a negative impact on their development and happiness. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, mindfulness and...

WHAT if you stumbled upon a boy who could talk to animals?WHY is a hitchhiker both a saviour and a threat?HOW can a man see without using his eyes?SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY TALES OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE.Cool new branding for Roald Dahl - the World's...

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...

A charming series of adventures for younger readers, featuring a family of all sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm... Six fantastic stories in one volume! Mossop's Last...

Happy celebrates the feeling of happiness, helping children to recognise it.About the AuthorDr Sharie Coombes, Ed.D, MA, SQHP, B.Ed, is a child, adolescent & family psychotherapist who loves to use neuroscience to help people understand themselves. She...

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...

Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. A class talent show becomes a thing of great mystery and intrigue, when it turns out that Jacob Barry's stinky shoe can PREDICT THE FUTURE! Or filled with peril when the boys' toilets become...

HOW would you dispose of a murder weapon without causing suspicion?WHERE would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking?WHAT if you discovered the tattoo on your back was worth a million dollars?ELEVEN TALES FILLED WITH INTRIGUE AND...

Tola may be small, but she's very determined.Three delightful stories about Too Small Tola, a young girl who, though small, is very determined. Tola lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast;...

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales and revelled in the World's Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds - now prepare for...THE WORLD'S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Happy is from Happyland where everyone is happy! When he meets Mr Miserable, the most miserable person in the world, Mr Happy has an idea about how to make...

Enjoy Wales's rich heritage of myth and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night, to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling bother; from...

Princess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she's no ordinary princess... This third volume in THE PRINCESS RULES series sees the feisty princess take her baby brother and best friend, Bennett, on...

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...

A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Topsy-Turvy was a funny sort of fellow. Everything about him was either upside down, or inside out, or back to front - topsy-turvy in fact. The...

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 Giggles can't stop giggling until the momentous day that she finally loses her giggle. Can the other Mr Men help her to find it? The Mr...

The alphabet is gloriously brought to life by international best-selling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. This beautiful paperback edition is based on Once Upon an Alphabet which won the CBI Book of the Year Award. From an astronaut...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578986647Author Dr HarperFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Dr. Harper TherapyPublisher Dr. Harper TherapyWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children. This book introduces children to eight of Dickens' greatest works,...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Clumsy, as you might have guessed, was a rather clumsy fellow. Find out what happens when he calls in at the farm to buy some eggs. The Mr Men...

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. ...

A collection of short stories about some extremely mischievous children from the world's favourite storyteller Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to...

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 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,...

Dotty Detective Collection Clara Vulliamy 6 Books Set Description: Dotty Detective - Meet Dorothy Constance Mae Louise, or Dot as she prefers to be called! Dot loves super-sour apple sherberts, running fast and puzzles especially if theyre fiendishly...