Short Stories for Children

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinningout of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313493 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 15 x 1.4 cm

Since he crash-landed on Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem!  Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig, Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. Monkey's eternal struggle for world domination is getting more ridiculous every day, and it's impossible to predict which bizarre plan he's going to put into action next.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452304 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm  

Bunny and his friends Weenie the Squittel, Pig (the pig), Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor live peacefully in the woods. Until one day, when the chaotic force of nature Monkey is fired into their midst by the British Space programme! (They were aiming for the Moon).  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788451772 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm  

Jamie's art and storytelling fizz with exuberance - the pages turn themselves in this addictive collection of amazing stories! Since he crash-landed on Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig], Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. In this rollicking comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must tackle a helliphant, rocket-powered hot air balloons, and the most mind-boggling creatures of all... hew-mans!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788451956 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm 

Join the Disney and Pixar heroes for seven exciting tales in this amazing storybook! Whether it's the Incredibles catching criminals, another magical day at the Encanto or Peter Pan battling Captain Hook once more, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this collection of awesome stories.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781837713097 • Author:  Walt Disney • Publisher:  Autumn • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  142 • Dimensions:   24.2 x 1.5 x 24.2 cm

Relive tales of friendship from across the last 100 years of Disney in this storybook celebration! Whether it's Mike and Sulley working as a team, Woody and Buzz learning to get along or Ariel's friendship with Flounder, Sebastian and Scuttle, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this collection of amazing stories.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781837713080 • Author:  Walt Disney • Publisher:  Autumn • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  142 • Dimensions:  24.2 x 1.5 x 24.2 cm

Julia Donaldson returns with Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. Stories include The Magic Shoes, The Golden Goose, Prince Precious Paws, Which Witch? and The Princess Test! Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529097641 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  171 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.7 x 1.5 cm

Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had! Stories Included: • Dragon Pox  • Ellen's Castle • Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs • Party Hoppers • Wobblesday • Love-Potion Crisps  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529096743 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  176 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.8 x 1.6 cm

Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow, he's got three sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the school trip. Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407186733 • Author: Liz Pichon • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 16.5 x 2cm

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a topsy-turvy day; a boy watches over a beautiful swan… These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008524760 • Author:  Julia Eccleshare • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  264 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm

Meet Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse and enjoy 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 bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing after Mirror-Belle's magic ball, going to the seaside and joining the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. Stories Included: • The Flying Horse • The Magic Ball • The Sea Monster's Cave • The Unusual Pets Club • Swan Lake • The Sleeping Beauty  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781529097634 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  244 • Dimensions:  19.7 x 13.1 x 1.9 cm

The latest mind-blowing novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today. When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game - the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to beat before time runs out. Meeting her teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, Ami learns from the Host that they have been chosen to save the world and they must work together to find the Answer. But as he locks them inside the first room, they quickly realise this is no ordinary game. From a cavernous library of dust to an ancient Mayan tomb, a deserted shopping mall stalked by extinct animals to the command module of a spaceship heading to Mars, the perils of The Escape seem endless. Can Ami and her friends find the Answer before it's too late? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788007962 • Author:  Christopher Edge • Publisher:  Nosy Crow Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  193 • Dimensions:  19.7 x 12.8 x 1.7 cm

A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008524739 • Author:  Julia Eccleshare • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm 

It all started with the school rabbit… Snowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE. At least that's what Tommy thinks. And when Snowflake unexpectedly comes to stay just before Christmas and EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right. With a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, and no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy and his family may just be DOOMED. Is Tommy suffering the curse of the school rabbit? Or can all this bad luck turn good in the end? A fantastically funny and exquisitely illustrated young fiction title from much-loved author and illustrator Judith Kerr.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008352622 • Author: Judith Kerr • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  82 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 19.8 x 1.2 cm

Since being adopted by Thanos, Gamora and Nebula have always grappled with who their father has pushed them to be versus who they want to be, all the while struggling to be sisters rather than enemies. When the pair end up on a deteriorating planet being mined for its valuable resources, a series of events forces the sisters to confront the source of their rivalry - and where their loyalty truly lies.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800222076 • Author: Mackenzi Lee • Publisher:  Autumn Publishing • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  400 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm

Join Spider-Man as he fights against a sinister threat in New York City in this officially licensed Marvel story! Peter Parker has been swinging and thwipping his way through New York City as Spider-Man for just a few months, and balancing his double life is complicated. He goes to school, he takes photos for the Daily Bugle and he fights crime in the evenings... Easier said than done when you're a teen with spider powers you're still getting used to!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781803684918 • Author: Preeti Chhibber  • Publisher:  Autumn Publishing • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  336 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm

Before she became a multifaceted warrior and the confident leader of the Dora Milaje, Okoye was adjusting to her new life and attempting to find her place in Wakanda's royal guard. Initially excited to receive an assignment for her very first mission and trip outside Wakanda, Okoye discovers that her status as a Dora Milaje means nothing to New Yorkers.  When she meets teenagers not much younger than herself struggling with the gentrification of their beloved Brooklyn neighbourhood, her expectations for the world outside her own quickly fall apart. As she gets to know the young people of Brownsville, Okoye uncovers the truth about the plans of a manipulative real-estate mogul pulling all the strings, and how far-reaching those secret plans really are. Caught between fulfilling her duty to her country and listening to her own heart urging her to stand up for Brownsville, Okoye must determine the type of Dora Milaje - and woman - she wants to be. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781801082709 • Author:  Ibi Zoboi  • Publisher:  Autumn • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  272 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm

Nadia Van Dyne is new to this. New to being a Super Hero and the stepdaughter of one of the founding members of the Avengers. Struggling to juggle everything, Nadia is grateful when she's gifted a virtual assistant powered by cutting-edge AI technology. However, everything is not as it seems; Nadia must confront her past to shape her future. Sometimes the best way to effect big change is to think small... super small! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800221604 • Author: Sam Maggs  • Publisher:  Autumn Publishing • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  320 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm