Short Stories

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. Borrowing some scissors is the beginning of an adventure for the Famous Five, as George manages to get mixed up with some...

WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEARA flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style! The letters of our alphabet work tirelessly to make words that in turn make stories, but what if there was...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Scatterbrain is always in a muddle! So, when she decides to go on holiday, will everything go to plan? The Mr Men and Little Miss have...

A tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief, William Brown has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning,...

CLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr has delighted generations of young children.Twelve stories written for the author's daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed! Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully...

In this wonderful collection of very short stories from award-winning author, Kevin Crossley-Holland, none of the stories is more than two pages long, and some are much shorter. There are stories about ghosts, supermarkets, animals, adventures, and all...

Discover the beauty and wonder of trees in this stunningly illustrated collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees and what they mean to the world around us . . . Inspired by the woods around his home, the mighty forests that support our life on...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Bossy thinks she can boss almost anyone around, that is until she tries on a new pair of bossyboots! The Mr Men and Little Miss have...

Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and a hugely popular French illustrator. In 12 short chapters, we see different animals in various states of anger. Some try...

Snuggle down with this charming collection of wintry and Christmas stories from the world's best loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!From tales of hot roasted chestnuts to shared gifts and falling snow, celebrate the festive season with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789356990098Author Nalini SorensenFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Harper Children'sPublisher HarperCollins IndiaDimensions(mm) 230mm * 150mm * 20mm

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Greedy liked to eat! In fact Mr Greedy loved to eat! But when he eats the dinner of a real live giant, his greediness might have taken him too far. ...

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...

Delight in the magic of Christmas with this bumper collection of short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Perfect for children aged 5 and up!This hugely popular short story collection, first published in 2017, is back with a shiny new cover...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Busy loved nothing more than to be hard at work! What happens when she decides to take a holiday? The Mr Men and Little Miss have been...

Daniel is popular with King Darius. But when others get jealous, Daniel finds himself trapped in a cave of lions. Will his faith be enough to help him? Find out in this charming retelling of the much-loved Bible story. A QR code provides a link to an...

One dry, hot night in 1666, Mary was on her way home from the bakery where she worked in Pudding Lane, London. Later that night, a terrible fire broke out in that same bakery... one that would change London forever!Reading Champion offers independent...

Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; ...

These short stories are the perfect length for reading aloud, with accessible language and lively pictures that will keep small children entertained There is something for everyone in this classic collection of stories. Charmingly illustrated throughout,...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Silly lived in Nonsenseland, which is a very funny place to live. You see, in Nonsenseland, everything is as silly as it can be. This year Mr Silly is...

CAN a machine really do the job of a writer?HOW would you take exact revenge on a cruel tabloid journalist?WHY does no one emerge from the house of an eccentric landlady?THIRTEEN UNEXPECTED TALES WITH SHOCKING AND UNSETTLING TWISTS AT EVERY TURN. Cool...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Happy and Mr Greedy are fed up with Mr Mischief playing tricks on them. But when Mr Mischief tries to trick the wizard he may have finally gone too far. ...

A stunning collection of mystical fairy tales, Blackberry Blue is packed with picturesque moments that will bewitch readers - BooktrustStep into a magical world of enchanted forests, talking animals and wicked witches . . .These six magical stories will...

Just Kidding! is the first book in a hilarious series of short stories about the world's smartest, craziest and most annoying practical joker from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.Is this the right book...

Be enchanted by this magical Christmas story from the world of Mr Men! It's the night before Christmas and all through the Mr Men houses not a creature is stirring, but in the sky overhead there are some very special visitors on their way. ...

Embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and adventure in this delightful picture book, where three inseparable friends learn the joys of trying something new.Join Pipo, Bud, and Kenny, three inseparable little chicken buddies, in an enchanting...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Tiny is quite the tiniest person you'll ever meet. She's even smaller than Mr Small! But being tiny doesn't mean you can't have a big heart! ...

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 *...

Moses' mother tries to save her son from danger by hiding him amongst the bulrushes of the Nile. Luckily, he's discovered by the kindly Pharaoh's daughter. The much-loved Bible story is charmingly retold with delightful illustrations by Barbara Bongini...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! On a perfect summer's day, Mr Perfect was looking more perfect than usual. His house was looking even more perfect than usual. That's because it was Mr...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! When Little Miss Trouble decides to cause trouble for lots of the Mr Men, she soon gets a taste of her own medicine! The Mr Men and Little Miss...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857984777Author Linsay KnightFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Random House Australia Children's BooksPublisher Random House AustraliaWeight(grams)...

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!...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Skinny was extraordinarily thin. Painfully thin. If he turned sideways, you could hardly see him at all. And what made it even worse was that he lived in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789504026Author Jacob GrimmImprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Oscar Wilde's fairy tales were, he said, "meant partly for children, and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy." The tales include The Happy Prince, The Remarkable Rocket, and The Fisherman and his Soul. In them, Wilde...

A wealth of Welsh myths, legends and ghost stories are reimagined for contemporary younger readers. Meet Idris, the teenage giant king on a quest to collect stories. As he travels across Wales readers encounter a vengeful house goblin, a ghost that...

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring pixies, elves, fairies and other magical friends. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books. In this beautiful collection of stories by the world's best-loved...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Jelly was frightened of everything and anything. At the slightest little thing he would quiver and tremble and shake and turn into jelly. The Mr...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! This is the story of Mr Sneeze, who lived in a small snow-covered cottage in Shivertown, the capital of Coldland. Tired of sneezing he decides that it's time...