Short stories Books

Four of David Walliams’ amazing picture books on one spectacular CD for the first time! Read by the author himself. 33 minutes of side-splitting stories for the very young, hilariously read by David Walliams. This unabridged CD compilation includes:THE...

A beautifully illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud Gorgeously illustrated, these enchanting stories are perfect for sharing with young children - or any fan of magical mythical animals. Five different tales feature royal unicorns,...

A spine-tingling collection of spooky stories to share. Eight spooky stories to bring you out in goosebumps. A haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse and a ghostly mummy are all waiting to send shivers down your spine. Curl up in your...

A delightfully witty and tender-hearted Christmas story like none other, introducing a unique author and illustrator collaboration to make for a very special Little Gem. Jo-Jo is convinced that Christmas is cancelled – and it's all his fault. To...

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Take part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary...

Follow the yellow brick road into Oz, explore the Snow Queen's icy palace and join Alice in Wonderland in this collection of much-loved stories, including classic fairytales Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Each beautifully illustrated tale in this...

Fifteen-year-old Victorian schoolgirl, Mariah Kennedy, brings together a collection of bestselling children's authors and illustrators to highlight social injustice. All author royalties will be donated to UNICEF. Fifteen-year-old Mariah Kennedy is...

FOR FANS OF DIARY OF A WIMPY KID AND WEIRDO, COMES THE SECOND HILARIOUS BOOK ABOUT A LEGEND NAMED DANNY BEST. BEST BY NAME, BEST BY REPUTATION ... We all know that Danny Best is THE BEST (because he has told us!). We also know that he is FULL ON. Now...

A wonderful collection of stories by one of our most successful authors. All of Jackie French's books are in demand and this will be no exception. These stories give children an insight into Australian history and contemporary life in a very...

A spooktacular collection of scary stories by thirteen of the most exciting authors in children’s books today! Perfect for readers aged 9-12 Do you dare to see what’s lurking inside…?A spine-tingling collection of horror stories that will chill, thrill...

Welcome to the busy world of Richard Scarry! New in picture book format, every page is packed with pictures and zany stories, with lots of details to spot. There are fifteen fabulous Scarry stories in this hilarious book. Read how Rabbit gets stuck to...

A laugh-out-loud collection of traditional tales full of whiff, slime and pong for the delight of readers young and old. Get ready to hold your nose. Here are eight stupendously whiffy, oozy and rip-roaring traditional tales, retold with extra stink and...

An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai. It’s Arjan’s sixteenth birthday and he’s celebrating with his mates – going to see a film and then...

A gorgeous introduction to Aesop's Fables. A delightful collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colourful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A perfect first introduction to Aesop for little children. Stories include well-known...

Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more in this captivating collection of Chinese stories, specially retold for readers today. The book features stunning traditional-style brush and ink illustrations by Chinese artist Li...

A celebration of sibling love in all its forms …   This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns adorable, heartwarming and hilarious.   With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Sara Acton, Jane Godwin, Libby...

A celebration of babies and all the joy they bring …   This keepsake treasury of Australian picture books is in turns funny, tender and playful.   With tales from bestselling and award-winning creators Tamsin Ainslie, Jane Godwin, Libby...

Are you in the mood for an escape from ordinary life? Seeking tips for a daring getaway? On the lookout for thrilling tales of adventure and evasion? Well, this is the book for you!Write Fight Flee! is a collection of fiction and fun extra features that...

In Stump's first adventure in this hilarious and sweet graphic novel series, he is having some pretty big feelings. Luckily, he's got some great friends by his side!Stump is having a feeling. A feeling he calls ‘GREAT SADNESS’, because he used to live in...

From Epic Originals comes an even spookier, sillier, slimier collection of illustrated stories guaranteed to make you laugh so loud you'll wake the monster under the bleachers! The Cafetorium is open for lunch—and play rehearsal, gym class, and...

It’s the end of the world as we know it ... catastrophes abound in this anthology of end times tales by young Australian writers! Delve into their doomsday imaginations and find out what the future holds in poems, stories, games, activities, and...

Welcome to I Spy Island: the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet‘Sunny, silly and ideal for reading aloud’ Sunday Express   ‘It’s a blast of sunshine in book form’ The ObserverIn the middle of the...

Snoozy Choosers Choose Snoozers a delightful, tabbed board book from Sandra Boynton!Here are seven different Boynton bedtime stories for little listeners: Snoozers * I’m Not Tired * The Big Yawn * Pajamas * Six Sleepy Sheep * Night Sounds * Silly...

March to the beat of your own drum, just like Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Who is dashing through the snow on a homemade sleigh? Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground and became ... Grug!Grug has returned from the wilderness to remind us again of the magic of childhood, the importance of renewing the Australian wilderness and the caution we all need to take in the...

In this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small.Annoyed at having to walk his sister's dog on his birthday, Connor heads into an...

"Dino Boys' Tales" is a short story collection written by five talented teenagers. Each story follows a different hero on their quest for adventure as they overcome obstacles, use their imagination, and learn important values along the way. From an alien...

The Jungle Book,one of the most famous children's books today, buoyed by multiple Disney film adaptations, is now available in an unabridged paperback edition including Rudyard Kipling's fantastical short story collection Just So Stories.This Children's...

Improve confidence in reading for struggling readers and children with dyslexia with this decodable chapter book collection filled with fun and exciting adventures; featuring six separate stories all in one big book!Follow the Plott family on a series of...

Embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and adventure in this delightful picture book, where three inseparable friends learn the joys of trying something new.Join Pipo, Bud, and Kenny, three inseparable little chicken buddies, in an enchanting...

Delve into a charming picture book where Arthur the bear and his bird friend Eddie go on an adventure to teach Eddie how to fly.Teaching Eddie to Fly is a heartwarming picture book centered around Arthur the bear and Eddie, his ostrich buddy. When Arthur...

Journey to the depths of the Arctic and beyond in this unique collection of stories from the award-winning volumes of Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection.is a captivating volume of Indigenous graphic stories written by acclaimed authors Sean and...

The first diverse children's book of its kind, The Book of Cultures is a 120-page book with 30 stories for young readers to discover the world and embrace diverse realities.This perfect bedside book features fictional stories of buddies from...

Age range 12+It could start anywhere... At a summer vacation at the lake, just before heading off to college. In a coffee shop,when the whole world is new. In a dragon's cave, surrounded by gold. At a swim club,with the future in sight...

The follow-up to the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection book Maddie and MabelBest sisters Maddie and Mabel are back and navigating new firsts in the second book of this heartwarming series. Who does it right? Who does it best? Who goes first?...

Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology is a collection of short stories and novels by some of the most popular storytellers of the last two centuries meant to capture and celebrate the joy of the holiday.In L. Frank Baum's, The Life and Adventures...

Harriet Pig is an unstoppable, unflappable force, out to right the world. In this collection of four stories, she realizes her dream to fly, helps a friend overcome a fear of heights, trains for a swim race against a boastful goose, and befriends a mouse...

Dynamic lesbian storyteller Ivan E. Coyote's first book for queer youth includes brand new stories and others culled from previous collections, inspired by the tragic increase in the number of teen suicides resulting from bullying. Funny, inspiring, and...

From R.A. Spratt, bestselling author of Friday Barnes, comes this collection of twenty short stories perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Paul Jennings. Featuring fractured fairytales told by none other than Nanny Piggins, previously...

This book teaches the 7 habits in a short story format that kids can understand. The first habit is "Be Proactive." The story for this habit is about a boy that is bored and learns it is his responsibility to find something to do. I love that my kids can...

Winner - Australian Book Industry Awards 2011 Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2007 Winner - KOALA Children's Choice Awards 2007 Honour Award - CBC Book of the Year 2006 Honour Award - Sydney Taylor (Jewish) Award 2011 Once I escaped from an...