Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories

Book SynopsisThe number one bestselling author of Alex Rider gives horror a whole new look in this mischievous collection of ten twisted tales.This chilling collection of ten nightmarish and fiendishly funny short stories is a perfect read for fearless children. From a train journey straight to hell, out of control robots with a murderous streak and even a television show where death is the penalty these terrifying tales display the dazzling wit and wicked humour of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz, and are guaranteed to make your blood curdle and your spine tingle.Trade Review“This is a tense, twisted, treat for fans of frightsome fiction, with the bite-sized narrative bursts making it ideal for reluctant readers.” * Joanne Owen, LoveReading *

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Book SynopsisMagical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous gift book presentation. From the team who brought you Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror, Costa Book Award winning Natasha Farrant and Lydia Corry. Olive's best friend is a four-hundred-year-old oak tree, and it is in danger. As she tumbles into its magic world, she makes it a promise. From deep roots to high branches, a Persian garden to an underwater forest, from tulip trees to wild apple to vengeful box, she listens to the trees telling stories for all time. And she keeps her promise. With a conservation message and facts about tree science alongside the magic and wonder of seven beautifully imagined original stories, this full-colour gift book enchants and reminds us of the importance of trees in our lives. 'Terrific and inspirational' Irish TimesTrade ReviewA nature-lover's treat * Sunday Times *The environmental message is beautifully mirrored by Corry's lush illustrations of the natural world * The Bookseller *A magic realist sequence of linked talks in which various species give up their secrets to Olive, so she emerges strong enough to defend them all * Observer *A beautiful book to share with a class * Books for Topics *Told with elegance and wit by Costa winner Farrant * i newspaper *An enchanting book that shows exactly why trees are so important * The Week Junior *

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Book SynopsisAnother day. Another mood. Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute first adventure in the international bestselling series.Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson''s younger fiction and Clarice Bean, this hilarious book is the first installment in the internationally popular and bestselling series by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.Bad moods, good moods, even back-to-school moods Judy has them all! Meet Judy Moody, her little bother Stink, her best friend Rocky and her pest friend Frank Pearl. Judy has a mood for every occasion, but when a new teacher gives the class a Me collage project, Judy has so much fun that she nearly forgets to be moody at all!

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Book SynopsisThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted by Japanese Children's Favorite Stories—and for good reason. With such titles as "The Toothpick Warriors" and "The Rabbit Who Crossed the Sea," these 20 stories offer age-old lessons in kindness and goodness that are still riveting to children and parents alike. This 60th Anniversary Tuttle edition is proof that good stories never wear out.In this treasure trove of much-beloved Japanese children's stories, you'll meet charming characters drawn from folklore and passed down for generations. These tales about playful goblins with long noses, walking statues, and a delightful hero who just happens to be one-inch tall speak of the virtues of honesty, humility and hard work. What better way for a parent to teach than through stories that thrill their children!Author Florence Sakade, a pioneer of English-language publishing in Japan, has compiled so many enchanting stories, readers will have a difficult time deciding which is their favorite. The sparking illustrations by Yoshisuke Kurosaki are a visual treat that readers of all ages will enjoy! His original and stylized watercolors bring to life the fascinating tales of fairy cranes, eel catchers, and singing turtles, among many others. These Japanese stories shine on every page and are sure to captivate your family as they have many others. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.Trade Review"With these two books, Tuttle has been the leader in preserving the foundation of Japanese heritage and folklore for Western children of all ages. As the author/illustrator of new Japanese folktales, I am privileged to be part of Tuttle's wonderful legacy." --Sunny Seki, author and illustrator of Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll and The Last Kappa of Old Japan"The best way to come to understand another culture is to get to know its people…and the stories they tell. Stories are a primary means for transmitting cultural values, information, philosophies, and worldviews. This beautiful and engaging 60th Anniversary edition strengthens the cultural bridge between Japan and the English-speaking world for current and future generations." --Willamarie Moore, author of All About Japan"With its approachable writing style and whimsical illustrations, the new edition of JCFS is poised to delight a fresh generation of children. May it continue its valuable work of introducing the charming lexicon of Japanese folk tales worldwide." --Rebecca Otowa, author of At Home in Japan: a Foreign Woman's Journey of Discovery

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Book SynopsisBedtime Stories for 5 Year Olds is a rich and varied selection of heart-warming stories, perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime, by some of the very best writers for children. Great for reading alone or reading aloud - and for dipping into time and time again.With stories from Berlie Doherty, Dick King-Smith, Joan G. Robinson, Adele Geras and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

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Book Synopsis"Isla Fisher is hilarious" David Walliams"Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for" David BaddielMeet Marge, the mischievous babysitter with rainbow hair who loves to make a mess and bend the rules . . . At dinnertime Chef Marge cooks up chocolate soup, and at school Marge the Muscian conducts a chaotic concert in the playground!Jake and Jemima have brilliant fun with their new babysitter, but will they manage to tick off all the jobs on Mummy's list? The first fun family story in the MARGE IN CHARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.Trade ReviewThis is a delightful collection of three short stories that children will love (...) Full of hilarity, this is a great debut book.' * parentsintouch.co.uk *Fisher's debut novel, is the comic tale of an anarchic babysitter who causes mayhem. Perfect for reading aloud. * The Daily Express *The plentiful illustrations and the length of the stories (individually about fifty pages each) will appeal to competent readers ready to embark on solo reading and Marge's crazy tales of pink flamingos and being sawn in half will entertain anyone who enjoys a giggle * Reading Zone *The stories have a lovely family feel to them. Jake is a very 'real' little boy- certainly no angel. He won't eat broccoli and hates washing his hair, but Marge finds ways of making these fun things to do. Their warm relationship with Marge shows that older people can be fun to be around and celebrates cross generation relationships. Their parents are busy, but interested and loving - it's a happy home! The illustrations are delightful, bringing the characters to life and there are plenty of them, capturing the sense of fun in each story. There are three fun stories in this book, perfect for children starting to read independently and wanting achievable, satisfying stories * The Book Blog, North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award *Fisher has an incredible knack for comedy, and she's managed to transfer this to the page in a way which will make six to nine year old readers chuckle relentlessly' * Bath Life *Imaginative and original tale for kids...an accessible, family friendly style making it perfect for parents to read out loud or for kids to read on their own -- Kathryn White * Kathryn's Inbox Website *David Walliams possibly needs to move over slightly as Isla is definitely in charge! * Askew’s Reader Development website *It was a refreshing change to find Jemima, the child, cleaning up after Marge, the adult, falls asleep, Marge is one of those characters I can't wait to read more about. I think this is a series that could run and run * Serendipity Reviews Book Blog *If Roald Dahl had written Mary Poppins - that's Isla Fisher's Marge in Charge. Con really loved reading this book for settle down time. Beautifully illustrated and split into three fun stories. Fans of Dahl and Walliams will need to read Marge in Charge. Highly Recommended!!! * Kid Cool Lit Book Blog *Fresh, fun and family friendly stories * AGreatRead.co.uk *An outrageously imaginative and original tale for kids ... and any adult who cares to join in...reminiscent to Roald Dahl... an accessible, family friendly style making it perfect for parents to read out loud or for kids to read on their own * Kathryn’s Inbox *Marge is the best babysitter ever! The illustrations definitely enhanced the hilarity of the story, I especially liked the 2 mice who kept appearing...Definitely hope to read more of Marge in the future! * Nayu's Reading Corner *Loved this book, such a funny and engaging read! This will make a brilliant series of books for younger readers...I can think if quite a few children who would love Marge to babysit! Certainly recommended * Independent Book Reviews *Three warm, funny stories of Saturnalian mischief * The Guardian, Review *Marge is a gently anarchic heroine, and a welcome addition to Hollywood bedtime stories -- James Kidd * SCMP.com *Children in the 6-10 year age range will have a great time reading about Marge in Charge but when they start to laugh out loud at some of the goings-on, be warned and make sure you let your next babysitter know they have been reading Marge in Charge! A great fun read for one and all * Blue Wolf Reviews *Marge really is a babysitter like no other! * Parent Talk Magazine *Marge in Charge is a hilarious, entertaining collection of stories about the magic that Marge brings to Jake and Jemima's life. Isla Fisher's stories about Marge will have children laughing out loud and wishing they had a babysitter who was this much fun * My Best Friends are Books *In an effort to shake things up we have joined the local library and discovered some longer 'chapter stories' as Coco likes to call them. One such book that landed on my desk over the summer is Marge in Charge - which documents the adventures of a mischievous babysitter with rainbow-coloured hair. Penned by Isla Fisher - as in Isla Fisher of Home and Away - we have had such fun reading a few chapters of it every evening. * Sheerluxe.com *Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for. * David Baddiel *Three hilarious, anarchic and charming MARGE stories from A-list actress, mother, writer and comedian Isla Fisher. Marge really is a babysitter like no other and the children spend a wild evening with her - racing snails, slurping chocolate soup and mixing potions in the bath! * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisBE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDEMillions 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 collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower.These ten tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again!Marvel at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish!Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.David Walliams was most recently Children's #1bestseller for six weeks withGangsta Granny Strikes Again!(TCM chart: from 20 Nov 2021)Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” – Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” – Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” – The Independent

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories drawnfrom Irish history.

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Book SynopsisA charming collection of stories from celebrated storyteller Atinuke and with tender illustrations from Emily Hughes.Beti lives in a little round house in the woods with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac, her cheeky goat Naughty and many other farm animals. Written in Atinuke's rhythmic, heartfelt style and brought to life by Emily Hughes' lush, warm illustrations, this exquisite collection of four stories centred around a strong-willed little girl is a celebration of having adventures with our friends in the lush wild with each changing season. Every page is rich in humour and filled with touching observations of the family's wild and enchanting way of life. It is escapism at its finest and will inspire readers to reconnect with nature, to find happiness on their doorstep among the love of friends and family.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers, aged 5 and up! In this full-colour, newly created adventure story, the Five investigate a mysterious noise on Kirrin Island...The Five are camping on Kirrin Island and hear a mysterious noise coming from the castle. And when they don''t find anything in the dark, Dick tries to convince the others that it''s the ghost of Kirrin Island. But ghosts aren''t real... right?Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Timmy and the Treasure, Five and the Runaway Dog and Message in a Bottle, illustrated by Becka Moor.

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Book SynopsisSnuggle down with this charming collection of wintery and Christmas stories from the world's best loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An emotion-filled collection." — Kirkus Reviews "Nicole and Shannon have done something incredible here: brought together a group of incredibly talented writers to speak to an experience we so rarely see reflected in young adult literature. This anthology is as engaging as it is healing—a must-have for every classroom." — Leah Johnson, bestselling author of You Should See Me In a Crown

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Book SynopsisLaugh-out-loud hilarity with two-colour illustrations from the incomparable Pamela Butchart - three stories of mayhem and chaos where pupils' imaginations run riot...Year 2 at Wigglesbottom Primary is never boring. They don't expect to run a race against a chicken at Sports Day, or eat green toxic slime at lunch (it's halloween custard!) or that Anne Marie Moor is an ant queen and one of her subjects is called Lady Gaga. BUT THEY LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT! Perfect for newly-independent readers, these are more funny school stories from award-winning Pamela Butchart, brilliantly illustrated by Becka Moor.

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Book Synopsis The brilliant follow-up to the bestselling The World’s Worst Children! Ten more stories about hilariously horrible kids! Trade Review Praise for The World’s Worst Children: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans… stunningly illustrated by Ross who captures the energy and chaos of the stories” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent Praise for David Walliams’ books: “The new Roald Dahl” Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" Telegraph “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful” Spectator "His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" Sun “Delightfully funny” Metro

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceThe definitive collection of traditional folk tales, selected and retold by the renowned Alan Garner.A collection of Alan's folk tales, told with his unique storytelling skill and inimitably clear voice. Essential reading for young and old alike.Among the stories collected here are: Kate Crackernuts Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree Yallery BrownTrade Review“The stories are written in a variety of voices, but the prose is always spare and hard, not a word wasted, not a word out of place… And if, by the time I have grandchildren, there are still public libraries, I trust that they will find this book in one, and take it to a quiet corner and read.” Neil Gaiman “…the great collections of British folk-tales, such as this one, should be treated in two ways: first, they should be bound in gold and brought out on special occasions as national treasures; and second, they should be printed in editions of hundreds of thousands, at the public expense, and given away free to every young teacher and every new parent.” Philip Pullman

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Book SynopsisA range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations. With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children’s dreams. The yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess all have starring roles. Then the train comes to an unexpected halt. A tree has fallen across the track and there’s no way the guard can move it on his own. It’s a race against time and the passengers will need to use all their talents to get the train moving again. Can they reach their dreams before midnight? An uplifting story celebrating the power of working together by Matilda Woods, author of THE BOY, THE BIRD AND THE COFFIN MAKER, gorgeously illustrated by debut artist Penny Neville-Lee.

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Book SynopsisFrom zombies to cannibals to death incarnate, this cross-genre anthology offers something for every monster lover. In Our Shadows Have Claws, bloodthirsty vampires are hunted by a quick-witted slayer; children are stolen from their beds by "el viejo de la bolsa" while a military dictatorship steals their parents; and anyone you love, absolutely anyone, might be a shapeshifter waiting to hunt.The worlds of these stories are dark but also magical ones, where a ghost-witch can make your cheating boyfriend pay, bullies are brought to their knees by vicious wolf-gods, a jar of fireflies can protect you from the reality-warping magic of a bruja-and maybe you'll even live long enough to tell the tale. Set across Latin America and its diaspora, this collection offers bold, imaginative stories of oppression, grief, sisterhood, first love, and empowerment.Full contributor list: Chantel Acevedo, Courtney Alameda, Julia Alvarez, Ann Dávila Cardinal, M. García Peña, Racquel Marie, Gabriela Martins, Yamile Saied Méndez, Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, Claribel A. Ortega, Amparo Ortiz, Lilliam Rivera, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Ari Tison, and Alexandra Villasante.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy 7 stories featuring the determined Lilo and mischievous Stitch

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Book SynopsisPrincess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to be the best princess OF ALL! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Best Princess, Princess Minna's mirror ALWAYS tells her that she's the best princess of all, so she's SHOCKED when one day it says that PRINCESS SKY-BLUE is the best! Princess Minna sets out to put things right again but learns instead that being a BEST FRIEND is far better!Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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Book SynopsisIn this collection of compelling short stories, authors including M. G. Leonard, Neal Shusterman and Tolá Okogwu offer hope for our planet in the face of climate change.A brilliant collection of inspiring stories with the power to change the world. Innovative, original and essential. Hannah GoldSkyscraper farms. Insects for dinner. Guerilla gardening. Nine authors pose ingenious and thought-provoking solutions to the climate crisis in this anthology of climate fiction. Rooted in real-world science and technology, the stories offer a roadmap for a future where our planet can thrive. From a rewilding project with unexpected consequences to a rebellion against augmented reality, these wide-ranging stories will leave the reader feeling a little less powerless in the fight to save planet Earth.Full list of contributors: Eli Brown, L. R. Lam, M. G. Leonard, Rebecca Lim, Oisín McGann, Tolá Okogwu, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, Louie Stowell and Bijal Va

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Book SynopsisFrom phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children!Look out! It?s more badly behaved boys and ghoulish girls!Like Boastful Barnabas who is so big-headed he might just explode! And Tandy and her titanic tantrums and who will be crowned bully of the year!From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more hilarious and horrendous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.Trade Review Praise for The World’s Worst Children: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans… stunningly illustrated by Ross who captures the energy and chaos of the stories” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent Praise for David Walliams’ books: “The new Roald Dahl” Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" Telegraph “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful” Spectator "His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" Sun “Delightfully funny” Metro

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Book SynopsisJoin James, Max, Echo and all of your Oddballs favourites as theyget into epic amounts of preventable trouble. In five exclusivemini stories, James grows sentient bacteria in his mouth, sells hisyard, turns the whole town into ASMR zombies, enrages severalbirthday girls and faces his own impending death. And, of course, he learns nothing.

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Book SynopsisIn The Lion, the Dung Beetle and the Veld Tool Box, natural history and travel writer David Bristow delivers the fourth in his Stories from the Veld series of non-fiction narratives.

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Book SynopsisMore funny, clever trickster tales from India.Prince Veera''s great-uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the prince and his best friend, Suku, to the summer festival in Peetalpur, where they participate in some of the competitions. Can they make the peahen sing, though peahens can''t sing? Or win the painting competition, or even defeat the country''s champion wrestler? The boys face each challenge with great wit and wisdom. Back at the palace, they are faced with more challenges. Raja Apoorva enjoys puzzles and presents several to the boys: who was the intruder who dared to pull the Raja''s beard? How can the journey to the seaside be shortened? And at court it''s Prince Veera and Suku who will decide which neighbour owns the tree that produces the wonderful figs for the palace, as well as solve the mysteries of the holy man and the astronomer.Four stories packed with clever and amusing tricks and puzzles which will delight children from 6 to 8 and well beyond.Trade ReviewA Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth by Chitra Soundar is a lyrical collection of stories from Indian folklore. Simply and warmly told, the narrative follows Prince Veera and his friend as they find themselves thrown into mishap at a summer festival. * The Daily Telegraph *The black & white illustrations scattered through on page after page add charm and authenticity, while the stories themselves sing with drama (in the best way), surprise and wisdom. Entertaining, genuine, and utterly wonderful. This book is a little treasure. * Fallen Star Stories *

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Book SynopsisColby Sharp invited more than forty authors and illustrators to provide story starters for each other; photos, drawings, poems, prose, or anything they could dream up. When they received their prompts, they responded by transforming these seeds into any form of creative work they wanted to share. The result is a stunning collection of words, art, poetry and stories by some of our most celebrated children book creators. A section of extra story starters by every contributor provides fresh inspiration for readers to create works of their own. Here is an innovative book that offers something for every kind of reader and creator! With contributions by beloved writers and artist such as Tracey Baptiste, Sophie Blackall, Peter Brown, Lauren Castillo, Kate DiCamillo, Margarita Engle, Adam Gidwitz, Chris Grabenstein, Jennifer L. Holm, Victoria Jamieson, Grace Lin, R.J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park, Dav Pilkey, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Dan Santat, John Schu, Laurel Snyder, Javaka Steptoe and more!

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Book Synopsis''Hilarious and charming.'' Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain UnderpantsA wonderfully fun highly illustrated/ early graphic novel series for boys and girls of 5+ featuring three short stories about trying new things, favourite foods and accepting who we are. The perfect first book for young readers, just moving on from picture books, discovering the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination.Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession peanut butter! He''s so obsessed he even wants to change his name to that''s right Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn''t so sure that''s the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are).PRAISE FOR Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea:''Undersea adventures have never been so darn cute . The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker'' StarrTrade ReviewUndersea adventures have never been so darn cute …. The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker.', Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews 'An utterly enchanting start to a series that’s bound to be popular among young readers', Starred Review, School Library Journal 'Geez, Narwhal and Jellyfish are adorable. There’s no other word as appropriate for this duo& readers will likely clamour for the next outing', Starred Review, Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Books

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Book SynopsisThis charming collection of audio stories is perfect for your 3 year old. Ideal for sharing on a journey or at bedtime, this collection includes eight entertaining animal stories: Christine's cornflakes, The dirty dinosaur, The race, Where's Teddy?, Stop it!, No room for Panda, Nigel's toothache and Indoor sports.

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Book SynopsisThis text presents lively short stories by major authors, first published in the Young Telegraph.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceStunning new CollinsVoyager edition of Alan Garner's collection of folklore.Boggarts and gowks, fools and hobgoblins are only some of the strange and wonderful creatures in A Bag of Moonshine a veritable treasure trove of stories chosen from the folklore of England and Wales.There are 22 tales in all, beautifully illustrated in black and whitel by prize-winning illustrator Patrick Lynch.

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Book SynopsisThis simple picture book with a familiar theme, looks at the different thigns that a family take on a picnic; the rug, the basket, the sandwiches, the cakes and the drinks. The scene is set for a perfect picnic, until the wasps arrive!Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations.Text type A story with a predictable structure and patterned languageA labelled illustration on pages 14 and 15 gives children the chance to recount and discuss the story.This story is paired with an information book with a similar theme: Minibeasts by Siobhan Hardy.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

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Book SynopsisTec the detective has found a hole in the ground but who dug it? Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party!Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type A story with predictable structure and patterned language.Tec's investigation involves many suspects, all of whom can be seen and discussed in a character line-up on pages 14 and 15.Tec and the Hole is one of three stories by Tony Mitton about Tec the detective.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds.Bob has a pink wig, but a gull picks it up and carries it away! Can he get his wig back? This fiction story was written by Zoë Clarke.Bob has a pink wig, but a gull picks it up and carries it away! Can he get his wig back? This fiction story was written by Zoë Clarke.Red A/Band 2A offers emergent readers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.The focus sounds in this book are: /v/ /w/ /th/ /ng/ /nk/Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisGus loves the hedgehog in his nan's garden but what happens to Huffkin in the winter? This beautiful fiction story was written by Pip Jones.Gus loves the hedgehog in his nan's garden but what happens to Huffkin in the winter? This beautiful fiction story was written by Pip Jones.Blue/Band 4 offers longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Non-fiction uses signs, labels and diagrams.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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