Short Stories for Children

Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Paddington Bear with this lovely collection of classic Paddington Bear Story Collection! Join Paddington on his delightful adventures in this beloved series filled with humour, heart and the lovable bear’s mishaps as he navigates the streets of London.  A treasure trove of tales for readers of all ages! Titles in this collection: • Paddington • Paddington at the Zoo • Paddington at St Paul's • Paddington and the Marmalade Maze • Paddington at the Palace • Paddington at The Tower • Paddington and the Grand Tour • Paddington at The Carnival • Paddington Goes for Gold • Paddington and the Christmas Surprise • Paddington and the Marmalade Maze • Paddington The Artist • Paddington King of the Castle • Paddington at the Rainbow's End • Paddington at the Circus • Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow • Paddington Minds the House • Paddington and The Disappearing Sandwich • Paddington at the Fair • Paddington in the Garden Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008644604 • Author: Michael Bond  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers • Format: Hardback • Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 11.76cm

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 

'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent – a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529074932 • Author: Rod Campbell • Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books • Format: Board Book • Pages: 14 • Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.7 x 1.5cm

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  

Alex and Mayor Goodway are trying to break the record for the world's tallest pizza tower and they need the PAW Patrol to lend a helping paw.  But when sneaky Mayor Humdinger tries to take a slice of the prize, it's up to Ryder and the pups to help save the day!  This mission is no PIZZA CAKE! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008664640 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

This hilarious and action-packed first reader is perfect for LEGO DC Super Heroes fans who are learning to read! When supervillains from outer space threaten to steal the world's toys, it is up to DC Comics' greatest superheroes to save the day! But can Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl defeat the evil aliens without a good plan? Or, will they be defeated before naptime?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407163413 • Author: Trey King • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.4 x 16,7 x 0.8 cm

The PAW Patrol want to throw a surprise birthday party for Chase.  But when a wind turbine breaks, the power goes out across Adventure Bay!  Can they fix it in time to get the party started?  Ready for Action! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008664664 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan?  This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They've never managed to work together before... And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game? One thing's for sure... Laughs are guaranteed!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452809 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm 

Life is never going to be boring while Looshkin is around, but one thing is for sure - it will be very, very funny! Looshkin might look like a cute blue cat, but you've never met a cat like Looshkin before. If you look away for just a moment, your house will be full of foamy bubbles, there are pigs on your roof, and a portal to a hell-dimension has opened in your loft. And there are bees, everywhere! The comics in this book were previously published as Looshkin and Looshkin: The Big Number 2.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452557 • Author:  Jamie Smart • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions:  14.1 x 1.2 x 21 cm

Jamie Smart's big-selling comic-book success story continues... There's a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai - a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit into the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452434 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm

Lottie Brooks is BACK for more extremely embarrassing adventures as she goes on holiday and gets her very first boyfriend! Things that are rubbish in my life: Have the most disgusting little brother in the entire world, have to get braces when am on the brink of having my first kiss and mum is making cottage pie for dinner. VOM. Finally summer has arrived and Lottie has BIG plans - scrolling through Instagram, dreaming about MEGA-crush Daniel and sunbathing by the pool on their family holiday to France. Then Lottie meets new CRUSH Antoine. The language is a tiny bit of a barrier but does it matter when he's THAT good looking? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241562031 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Penguin • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 466 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 19.8 x 4cm

Sir Topham Hatt was very excited about an upcoming concert in Vicarstown Square.  But he got carried away and made an embarrassing mistake, knocking over all of the streetlamps.  The concert cannot go ahead in the dark, so Thomas sets out on a secret mission to fix the day, without telling anyone what has happened.  But can Thomas keep his secret? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008706791 • Author: Thomas & Friends • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

Bing is off to feed the ducks with Sula and Flop. Wak-wak!  But the ducks keep swimming away!  What can Bing do to make them stay? Feeding the ducks…it's a Bing thing!  Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780007979479 • Author: Bing • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

Look out! Ryder's news invention, Robo-Dog, is causing havoc in Adventure Bay!  Can the PAW Patrol work together to fix the runaway robot and clean up the town?  Pups away! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008558581 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime.  But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at a campsite that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if they're already in too deep.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241396957 • Author:  Jeff Kinney • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  217 • Dimensions:  19.7 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm

A mischievous bandit is wreaking havoc in Adventure Bay…this looks like a job for the Mighty Pups!  After Mayor Goodway is kidnapped and the Aventure Bay Bridge starts collapsing, Al and Garby need rescuing.  The team will need an extra pair of paws!  With the Mighty Twins' help, can Ryder and the pups save the day?  No job is too big, no mighty pup is too small! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008558604 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

Thomas and Percy have been given a very important job: to deliver ten cows to McColl's farm.  It sounds like an easy enough task, but when the cows start to disappear, Thomas and Percy must search all over town to find them.  Join Thomas and Percy on this counting adventure - can you work out how many cows are missing on each page? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008706760 • Author: Thomas & Friends • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

Today is a special day - the engines are all looking forward to a concert in Vicarstown!  But when Gordon gets stuck on the wrong side of Quickdraw Bridge, all of the concert instruments are stuck with him.  It's up to Thomas and his friends to save the day.  The show must go on! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008706807 • Author: Thomas & Friends • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

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

It's the Princess of Barkingburg's birthday!  But when her party is suddenly crashed by an unexpected guest, the precious gem of Barkingburg goes missing!  The looks like a job for the PAW Patrol.  Can Ryder and the pups track down the royal thief?  With flying cars, eagle drones, jetpacks and a rescue led by pilot pup Skye, this will be the most daring Mission PAW yet.  It's time for a high-flying rescue!   Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008664633 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm