Children's / Teenage fiction: Short stories

A rich mix of folk tales and real stories about London families, told by professional storytellers.

Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she always comes last at sports day, even though it's not her fault. And her family haven't taken her to one single dog show. And she never gets a good part in the school play. But none of that matters in the end - because Mabel is stil...

Britain's national treasure Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime. These totally true (and very silly) stories are the perfect bedtime reading, either to share together or for newly confident readers to read alone.

Henry adores scary stories and ghoulish goings-on. Here are six of his most terrible tales about mummies, monsters and more! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section.

An illustrated gift collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees, and their importance to us and the natural world. Written by author and national treasure Sir Michael Morpurgo and illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Yuval Zommer, this is a joyful treasure trove to dip into time ...

Here is a collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid Blyton. Enjoy 30 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection.

Ellen gets a shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror - and Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that.

'Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes' contains five 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 t...

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of 'The Gruffalo', comes 'Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes'. Illustrated by Lydia Monks, the book contains five stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirit...

Join in the fun with these three funny, festive stories about Father Christmas and his bonkers family - nothing goes to plan when the Christmases are about! Perfect for newly confident readers or for the family to enjoy together, Sue Mongredien's 'The Real Family Christmas', featuring gorgeous il...