Short Stories

Scary Stories for 7 Year Olds is a funny and varied selection of hair raising scary stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone (if you're brave enough!) or aloud together - and for dipping into time and time again...

A comforting story tonight for a happy day tomorrow . . . A gorgeous gift to treasure for years to come, this collection of bedtime stories is brimming with hope and positivity as an antidote to the at times challenging world we live in.Fabulously...

Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel) Beautiful new paperback edition of Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear. We all have a special place in our...

A beautiful softback picture book about a little boy who has to save all the dragons from a wicked ice wizard. This fantasy book focuses on themes of bravery, kindness and making friends.In this wonderful story, a boy called George goes on a mystical...

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...

Pull on your welly boots for these short stories by the world's best-loved story teller. Ideal for children aged 5 and up!In this charming collection by Enid Blyton, children stumble upon secret rooms on rainy days and gnomes pretend they can forecast...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680524178Author Parragon BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 558gDimensions(mm) 257mm *...

Enjoy a whole summer of fun with this fantastic collection of 30 short stories - the perfect holiday read for children aged 7 and up. From picnics in the sunshine to daring outdoor adventures, celebrate the excitement and magic of summertime with these...

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

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...

With an introduction by Dame Judi Dench.TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It. They never lose the feel...

Filled with beautiful illustrations, this favourite fairy tale is the perfect classic picture book to share with young children. Teased by his siblings for his different looks, the brave cygnet journeys into the world, looking for friendship and kindness...

Number One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a TERRIFYING nightmare, a demon dinner lady, a mother's day disaster and a CRAZY cat!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An...

Those who have loved the Katie Morag picture books will be delighted to see that Struay's endearing heroine is back in this collection of three ilustrated stories for older children - ideal for building reading confidence.In Saturday Sweets Katie Morag...

A collection of Richard Scarry's best loved stories, gathered together in the perfect bedtime storybook. Now in picture book format. Join Huck and Lowly on their adventures around Busytown then drift off to sleep for adventures of your own! ...

A chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales. Perfect for every YA reader! From supernatural thrillers to contemporary horror, creepy ancient legends to murders gone wrong - this insatiable anthology is ...

Seventeen brilliantly chilling tales from the master of storytelling.Welcome to a strange and twisted world where the spooky, the shocking, and the positively petrifying are lurking just out of sight. A bus ride home ... turns into your worst nightmare...

Now in paperback, a joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling authors Aisha Saeed and S. K. Ali Eid! The short, single syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe...

Why is everyone staring at Mrs Honey's Hat? This new edition of a well-established classic is sure to become a favourite with a whole new generation of children. With large, clear text, a repetitive refrain and a strong emphasis on days of the week,...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Lazy lives in Sleepyland, which is a very lazy-looking and sleepy-like place. He spends rather a lot of time in bed. It's his favourite place to be. ...

There are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told ... UNTIL NOW! From the bestselling Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.Climb the storeys with thirteen, never-before-heard adventures starring Andy, Terry and their friends...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368100830Author Rick RiordanFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 195mm * 124mm * 13mm

In Deadly Dare, there's a new craze at Theo and Ricky's school. The rules are simple: write a dare, put it in the bag and take turns to pick one out. But on the night Ricky does his dare and enters the deserted warehouse, he disappears. What really...

Cosy up for Christmas with this brand-new festive story, starring everyone's favourite Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather!"Let me tell you about Christmas 1888, when I was twelve . . ."An unexpected gift leads to trouble for Hetty on Christmas Day at the...

*Part of the six books for six decades collection*It's Dublin in 1994, and the Doctor and Donna have arrived at the tiny nightclub known as Tripod.Tripod is famous for precisely one thing - the night where four young women came together to make the...

*Includes 'The Abominable Snow Baby' - the animated film featured on Christmas Day on Channel 4, starring Julie Walters and David Harewood!*A collection of wonderful Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With incredible...

If Orfeo is to be king, his mother decides, he must sleep outside. And so Orfeo sleeps in the meadow and becomes friends with the animals, birds, insects and beetles. Then one day, he agrees to help a jackdaw return a ruby ring to a princess King Beetle...

Enjoy 7 thrilling adventures featuring a collection of Disney and Pixar heroesBook InformationISBN 9781837713097Author Walt DisneyFormat HardbackPage Count 142Imprint Autumn PublishingPublisher Bonnier Books LtdWeight(grams) 740gDimensions(mm) 242mm *...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Fun likes to live up to her name and have fun all day, every day! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for...

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...

A selection of the best short stories from Paul Jennings' earlier Puffin titles. Everyone is entirely different but all are wacky and extraordinary. Subjects range from the longest kiss ever, to a boy who becomes transparent - and the stories are 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...

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)...

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...

Magical Stories is packed with popular characters, from unicorns to mermaids! Includes 7 enchanting stories, one for every day of the weekBook InformationISBN 9781803682716Author Igloo BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Igloo Books LtdPublisher...

Eight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include "King Donkey Ears", "The Enormous Turnip", "Danny the Dragon", "The Inch Prince", "Androcles and the Lion", "Stone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781859025888Author Brenda Wyn JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint Gomer PressPublisher Gomer Press

A bewitching collection of magical tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!From witches and wizards to spells and enchantments, there's a spellbinding story for everyone in this short story collection by Enid...