Short Stories

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS'Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for' DAVID BADDIELWhistles at the ready. Marge is off!Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and she's the best...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award 2017.Book InformationISBN 9781101934623Author Ellen OhFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Random House Books for Young...

Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy does the gardening, gives a party, and goes to a fete - whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy...

A selection of quick-read tales from the Disney Pixar universeBook InformationISBN 9781839030475Author Walt DisneyFormat HardbackPage Count 190Imprint Igloo Books LtdPublisher Bonnier Books LtdWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm) 245mm * 195mm * 20mm

Believe it or not ... a kid can grow younger; birds can bury you; ghosts have exams; there are eyes in the milk. A brilliant collection of funny, weird and whacky short stories from Paul Jennings.About the AuthorPaul Jennings worked as a...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Brave is not as strong as Mr Strong. And he is not as tall as Mr Tall. But, as you will soon see, that does not stop him being brave. The Mr Men...

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for...

Sad reassures children and encourages them to speak to their loved ones for support.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...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Good is very good. He always makes his bed. He always cleans his teeth. And he always wipes his feet. However Mr Good lives in a place called Badlands. A...

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...

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...

BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE... Millions of readers have loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents - now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Tall was very very tall. Quite the tallest person you have ever met. In fact, quite the tallest person you've never met, because you've never met anybody...

Is this the right book for you? Take the ANNOYING TEST and find out!1) Do you ask 'Are we there yet?' over and over on long car trips?2) Do you like to drive people mad by copying everything they say and do?3) Do you hog the shower and use up all the hot...

Jenny loves pets, especially her dogs Fosco and Dexter. But when the dogs discover a terrible secret at the Hapipetz Hotel, they are forced into action. Jenny's pets come up with a plan for a daring rescue, but can they pull it off?This title is part of...

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...

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...

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! Little Miss Whoops is always having accidents. One day she is visiting her brother, Mr Bump when disaster strikes! The Mr Men and Little Miss have...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Poor Little Miss helpful. She loves to help out, but she can be a little clumsy sometimes! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Nosey liked to know about everything that was going on. He was always poking his nose into other people's business. As you might imagine, Mr Nosey was not...

Alfie loves being outside and in this gorgeous collection of stories and poems he plays in the garden, camps in the countryside, shares a picnic on the beach, splashes in the paddling pool and lots more! Full of snapshots of family life, this is a book...

Meet Stillwater, a GIANT, and very zen, panda bear in this captivating picture book based on a Buddhist legend. Addy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Curious is a very curious person! She wants to know the how? why? and what? of everything. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been...

*Part of the six books for six decades collection*It is London, 1978, and tensions are high. Seema and her family are struggling, but she has learnt to keep her head down, not create trouble.That is until she and her two friends, Terrence and Inderjit,...

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...

Do you dare to read the Tales of Terror? A stunning and commercial new paperback package for this chilling collection of short stories, illustrated throughout by David Roberts and featuring a gloriously creepy new cover! Uncle Montague lives alone in...

Oluwalase Babatunde Benson is No. 1. He's the No. 1 car spotter in his village. The No. 1 car spotter in the world!The start of an exciting new series about the irresistible No. 1, whose hobby is car spotting but who is good at solving all sorts of...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Chatterbox was one of those people who simply couldn't stop talking. He used to talk to anybody and everybody about anything and everything, going on and...

Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in two-colour stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading!Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged while lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers to life and...

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2018Featuring top Young Adult authors and introducing a host of exciting new voices, this anthology of stories and poetry from BAME writers on the theme of change is a long-overdue addition to the YA...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Daydream is a small cloud-shaped figure. He takes children on faraway adventures without them leaving their desks. The Mr Men and Little Miss...

Re-live the amazing worlds of the Disney/Pixar characters in this Storytime Library, perfect for fans of Increcibles, Toy Story and moreBook InformationISBN 9781801080811Author Walt DisneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Igloo Books LtdPublisher...

A collection of all the classic stories about Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs!Everyone has their favourite Harry story and here they all are in this roaringly good collection!This superb collection features Harry and the Snow King, Harry and the...

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...

The Moomin family and their friends are back in More Adventures in Moominvalley, a collection of warm and charming stories based on the award-winning 3D animation.Go on a journey to Moominvalley - a beautiful and peaceful place where everyone is kind and...

*'Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely loved it' Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR*'Such rewarding reading' Daily TelegraphThere are stories for every reader in this delightful collection - exciting crime-solving...

A magical collection of enchanting tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Prepare to be dazzled with stories of witches, wizards and magical folk. From spells and enchantments to potions and wishes, there's magic...

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!...

*Part of the six books for six decades collection*A poem of tragedy and beauty . . .The Weeping Angels are an ancient race of terrible power.With the ability to propel their victims backwards in time, their true form is a mystery - they turn to stone on...