Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories
Alma Books Ltd Tales from Shakespeare: Deluxe Edition with
Book SynopsisIn 1807, Charles Lamb and his sister Mary wrote a collection of stories retelling twenty of Shakespeare’s plays for children. While making sure that the pieces were accessible for a younger audience, they took care to stay faithful to the language and vocabulary of the Bard as much as possible. Ranging from the high drama of Romeo and Juliet to the delightful fancy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the humour of As You Like it, this collection of vivid adaptations – here presented in a lavish new edition – has been a much loved children’s classic for more than two hundred years, offering budding readers an accessible route to Shakespeare’s works.
£9.49
Everyman Just So Stories
Book SynopsisKipling's own drawings, with their long, funny captions, illustrate his hilarious explanations of How the Camel Got His Hump, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Armadillo Happened, and other animal How's. He began inventing these stories in his American wife's hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont, to amuse his eldest daughter--and they have served ever since as a source of laughter for children everywhere.
£11.69
Brewin Books Parmo to the Rescue
Book SynopsisGeorge and Leila find life very different when Middlesbrough goes into Covid-19 lockdown. They miss their friends, football training, and going to watch Boro. They even miss going to school! Then Mrs Jenkins falls ill and her naughty sausage dog Parmo comes to stay with the children, keeping everyone on their toes. Parmo discovers a mysterious tennis ball and George is determined to find some answers. Will Parmo turn out to be the unlikely hero in the neighbourhood?
£7.57
Hachette Children's Group Perfect Revenge: Book 8
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains the ULTIMATE revenge, a computer hack, a DISASTROUS office visit and a demon dinner lady!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade Review"A very funny collection of short stories about the lovable rascal, with amusing black and white illustrations ideal for early readers." Booktrust, 100 Best Books 2002 'I liked this because it had funny things like when Henry tricks Peter by pretending he has fairies and saying they only come out at night.' -- Alexandra Newman, Aged 8 SUNDAY EXPRESS
£6.99
Hawthorn Press Fairytales Families and Forests: Storytelling
Book SynopsisThe sequel to the award-winning Natural Storyteller: Wildlife tales for telling, this book encourages parents and teachers of young children to tell stories in their family or pre-schoolChildren love songs, action rhymes and stories. They love their parents, carers and teachers telling them stories. They love telling stories of their own.Written by two pioneering storytellers, Fairytales, Families and Forests is an invitation and guide to storytelling with and for young children. For each year of the child?s life, from birth to seven years, the book offers age-specific stories, verses and games. It is brimming with ideas for celebrating the seasons, for participation, for harnessing rhythm and rhyme, puppets and crafts.A book to enrich family and pre-school life and help instill a love of trees, nature and the outdoors in the next generation of storytellers.
£21.24
HopeRoad Publishing Ltd Dream Like Me - South Asian Football Trailblazers
Book SynopsisThere remains a lack of representation from the South Asian community across all levels of football, despite it being one of the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the UK. In this first of its kind book, trailblazing coach Manisha Tailor profiles 42 pioneering individuals working in all parts of the game - from male and female players to coaches, referees, board members, administrators, sports scientists and medical staff - and representing different cultures and faiths within the British Asian community. Based on interviews, these powerful stories not only illustrate the challenges faced by these role models, but lessons that they can offer young readers. Young people need to see people like them in order to believe that dreams are possible: the role models in this inspirational book will show South Asian children and teens that their football dreams can come true.Trade Review'Manisha Tailor's trailblazing exploits and resilience can inspire others to pursue their ambitions within the game and help to continue the progress of underrepresented communities' (Chris Ramsey, Technical Director, Queens Park Rangers)‘Delighted with this wonderful book which is full of many other people of South Asian descent whose stories also deserve to be heard’ (Steve Goodsell, Show Racism the Red Card),'A fantastic resource for any classroom! Complelling lesons promoting meental health and resilience in young people through the diverse world of football' (Florence Bauhofer) 'Interesting and appealing to all ages and ethnicities' (The Reading Pioneers, Northampton International Academy) 'This book will inspire the next generation of South Asian girls and boys to participate in football' (Rachel Pavlou, FA Women's Development Manager- Diversity & Inclusion)
£11.69
Double 9 Books In Homespun
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£10.79
Double 9 Books LLP Cape COD Stories
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£11.69
Double9 Books Llp The Pool in the Desert
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£13.49
Double 9 Books The Water Ghost and Others
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£10.79
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Pop! Lit For Kids (Set 3)
Book SynopsisTaking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.
£20.39
Austin MacAuley Publishers Fze I Am Human
£11.69
Austin Macauley Publishers FZE Lily and the Magical Pencil
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£32.62
Austin MacAuley Publishers Fze Its Raining Rabbits
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£12.15
Austin Macauley God's Miracles
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£5.99
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Pams Traveling Coat Collection Book II
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£10.44
The History Press Ltd Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisLocal folk tales of Leicestershire, specially retold for children by a professional storyteller
£9.49
Anness Publishing Tales from the Farmyard: 12 Stories of Grunting
Book SynopsisMeet Farmer Shrive and the comical creatures on his land, including crotchety cows, a hopeless hen, a greedy pig, a perfect pony and a multitude of mice. You can read about Alice the puppy's amazing skills, Pudgy the prize pig's insatiable appetite, an inexplicable invasion by honking and hissing geese, how the sheep cope with baaathtime, and many more adventures. Cathie Shuttleworth's stunning illustrations bring this cast of curious characters to life. These tales are the perfect length for bedtime reading, with accessible language and amusing pictures that will keep small children entertained as you read together. It lets you hunt the hidden eggs on every page! On Oak Tree Farm, ducks are quacking, horses are neighing, sheep are bleating, cats are meowing...In fact, everyone is making noise, but what exactly are they all saying? These farmyard tales will let you in on the secret. You will meet lazy ducks and busy hens, daring dogs and shabby sheep, and more mice and bunnies than you might expect in a well-run barnyard. You also need to keep your eyes open - as you read the stories, see if you can spot Henrietta Hen's eggs on every page and solve the mystery of what happens to them.
£5.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK puffinbookofstoriesforsevenyearolds
Book SynopsisThe Puffin Book of Stories for Seven-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling is a perfect selection of loved stories for all 7 year olds!Full of exciting stories from some of our best-loved authors, including Philippa Pearce, Rudyard Kipling, John Agard and Francesca Simon. This brilliant collection is full of magic, mayhem and adventure! Find out how the camel got his hump, how Jimmy learnt to vanish and what Horrid Henry got up to on holiday . . . Perfect for seven-year-olds to share or read alone. Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich and then spent time travelling the world. On her return to England she trained as a teacher, and taught English in London for many years. She left teaching to work on the promotion of books and reading as Head of the Children''s Book Foundation (now Booktrust), and later founded Bookstart, the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers.
£7.19
Hachette Children's Group True Stories Youll Never Forget True Sporting
Book SynopsisGripping real-life stories that will inspire, astonish and entertain
£8.59
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Children's Favorite Stories: Anniversary
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
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Picnic
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
£7.89
Penguin Random House Children's UK Uncovered
Book SynopsisI''m uncovered...I try to hide my nakedness with my hand. But it doesn''t work. Everyone can see.Also on show...Bad rabbit habits. Rapt - in toilet paper. Birds with teeth. A live face on the wall.A collection of brilliant and bizarre stories from the amazing Paul Jennings.
£7.99
Penguin Random House India Rosa in A Rush Hook Books
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£11.12
Tellwell Talent Super Agnes
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£9.80
Tellwell Talent Beady Hegotomys First Book of Adventures
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£20.89
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Advent Stories
Book SynopsisBrought to you by Ladybird.A collection of original audio stories, counting down the days to Christmas! These new stories are especially written for the festive period, excellent listening for when you''re decorating the tree, wrapping presents or making the Christmas pudding!This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect way to get little listeners excited for Santa''s arrival!This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds.Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, Ladybird Stories for Car Journeys, I''m Ready for Big School, and Ladybird Audio Adventures
£8.63
Penguin Random House Children's UK Puffin Funny Stories for 7 Year Olds
Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool''s Day!With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere.This audiobook is aimed at children aged 7+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds.(P) Penguin Audio 2021
£8.63
Independently Published by Joseph Malone Dominic and His Bishop A little boys experience
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£15.19
Nikki Moyes Publishing The Halfling
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£5.54
S.A.Squire & T.Squire Stop Snoring Buckley
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£9.89
The History Press Ltd London Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisA rich mix of folk tales and real stories about London families, told by professional storytellers
£9.99
The History Press Ltd Gloucestershire Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisTales from the folklore of Gloucestershire reworked by local storytellers for children aged 7-11
£9.49
Nosy Crow Ltd Hubble Bubble The Super Spooky Fright Night
Book SynopsisThree more stories of magical mayhem in one beautifully produced book!
£6.99
Children's Art Foundation, Incorporated Stone Soup Magazine September 2020
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£10.24
Sleeping Cat Press ABC Short Stories Bilingual Edition EnglishFrench
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£14.20
Kooky Cat Books Strange Stranger Strangest
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£8.00
Austin Macauley Publishers A Childs Garden of Curses
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£15.29
Austin Macauley Publishers Bartholomew Hoppinlilypond
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£10.44
Marion Leigh Strom Barney and Mr Thomas 1
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£10.23
Indy Pub The Collective Works
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£19.92
Erica Zerkle Sallys Hope
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£11.99
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Haunted States of America
Book SynopsisFifty two different stories. Fifty two different Authors. Endless fright for all ages.Every state has an urban legend that evokes fear and curiosity in equal parts, and we''ve chronicled all of these logic-defying horrors here in the Haunted States of America anthology.From the Jersey Devil to La Llorona, each story included introduces a new chill inducing, stomach churning monster, spectre, or poltergeist certain to keep you up at night. A broad ranging collection of authors, including seasoned veterans and some first timers making a fright-tastic debut, have all united to unearth the scariest lore from each state in the US, as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico. Make sure to strap in for this spooky cross country tour, but be extra careful not to let any of these terrors follow you home.Featuring stories from Ellen Hopkins, Rae Rose, Daniel Barlekamp, Aixa Perez- Prado, Paul Lubaczewski, Jan Eldredge, and many more.
£13.49
Lulu.com Stopping The Planes
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£15.48
Hodder Education Cricket in the Road
Book SynopsisThere have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society.A sparkling collection of short stories set in Trinidad. Anthony takes our hand and walks us from the valley of the lush, green cocoa trees, to taste the sweet rivers flowing nearby. We pluck fruit from the sapodilla tree and feel the crisp, brown guava leaved carpet crunch under our feet. We see Mayaro and Port of the Spain through the eyes of childish innocence and grown-up ignorance. Beautiful, evocative and poignant, the stories are sprinkled with themes of yearning for home, sad realisations and a longing for a pre-modern totality.
£16.50
Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Wannabes
Book Synopsis*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 biggest girl band of the 90s: the Blood Honeys.Donna has convinced the Doctor to visit their first ever concert - and he has begrudgingly agreed.Naturally the band is kidnapped by a deadly pack of siren-like creatures who feed off human adulation, with an eye on taking over the world.With Dublin and the world to save, Donna may get her chance to perform on the world''s biggest stage . . .
£11.69
Walker Books Ltd Tales from the Inner City Limited Edition Gift
Book SynopsisThis limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print. A stunningly presented collection of twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals, from award-winning visual storyteller Shaun Tan.Where can we live if not in each other''s shadow?World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his extraordinary talent to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban co-existence. From crocodile to frog; tiger to bee, this is a dark and surreal exploration of the perennial love and destruction we feel and inflict of how animals can save us, and how we are entwined, for better or for worse. Tales from the Inner City is a truly masterly work, bearing all of Shaun Tan's trademark wit and poignancy in both its prose and exquisite illustrations. This limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print.Trade Review“[…] it will transport and haunt anyone who is fascinated by the secret spaces of a city.” * The Guardian *“When it comes to originality and genius, Tan is in a league of his own. This collection of stories and poems with an animal-in-the-city theme are intriguing, though-provoking and at times baffling, asking as many questions as they answer, and the illustrations are sublime. One for quirky teens (or adults) who love art.” * The Irish Independent *
£999.99
Hachette Children's Group EDGE I HERO Megahero The Dreadful Deeds of
Book SynopsisTake on the role of a shape-shifting MEGAHERO in this fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.You and your mega-computer sidekick, PAL, must save the world from Dinah Shaw - a brilliant scientist who has decided she''d rather be baddie ''DINASAW''. The evil genius has started building deadly robot dinosaurs - can you possibly morph into the right shapes to take down a TERRORSAUR?? Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (AKA the 2STEVES) and illustrated by the hilarious Pipi Sposito. Reading age from 7 to 9 years old. Interest range from 7 to 12 years old - suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association on off-white paper.Read and laugh along with the whole series!October 2020I HERO: MegaHero: Sushi Man - 9781445169477I HERO: MegaHero: Professor Weird - 9781445170039November 2
£9.36
