Anthologies & Short Stories

The World’s Worst Superheroes, from Children's author David Walliams. When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can...

The World’s Worst Parents, from Children's author David Walliams. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you...

The World’s Worst Pets, from Children's author David Walliams. Marvel at Houdini, the magician’s rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It’s Furp, the...

A dreamy collection of tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid Blyton. Look out for midnight parties and...

The World’s Worst Teachers, from Children's author David Walliams. Think your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster!...

Fiercetooth, a NightWing obsessed with what could have - and should have - been. Deathbringer, desperate to prove himself as the next great NightWing assassin. Six-Claws, who will soon find that loyalty comes with a price. In these four short stories, dig deeper into the world of Pyrrhia....

The World’s Worst Monsters, from Children's author David Walliams. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – but are you ready for the world’s worst monsters? If you don’t like ghosts, ogres...

When Nazi soldiers come to the orphanage Felix decides to escape and make his way home....

Andy and Danny boldly go where sensible people fear to tread. Just how stupid can two human beings be? Just Stupid! provides the answer to this vexing and important question....

Twenty-five more timeless Christmas stories from Enid Blyton. Nobody captures the spirit of Christmas like Enid Blyton. The excitement of singing carols, exchanging gifts and a bit of her trademark mischief can all be found in this festive collection. Stories include The Pantomime Wolf...

Brought to you by Penguin. Penguin presents The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter, beautifully brought to life by a talented cast of readers, including Gary Bond, Michael Hordern, Rosemary Leach, Janet Maw, Patricia Routledge and Timothy West. The twenty-three tales in this set have never lost...

Pull on your welly boots for these short stories by the world's best-loved story teller. Ideal for children aged 5 and up! In this charming collection by Enid Blyton, children stumble upon secret rooms on rainy days and gnomes pretend they can forecast the weather. The rain may be pouring down...

The New York Times bestselling series is sure to become your child's new favorite audio recording! The Rainbow Fish, with his shimmering...

A bedtime collection of short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From a wizard on the moon to midnight fairy parties, there's a dreamy story for everyone in this short story collection by Enid Blyton. Drift off to dreamland with these starlit...

Hey there, weary parents and little dreamers alike! Are you ready to embark on a magical journey to the land of nod? Picture this: cozy blankets, twinkling stars, and the soft sound of storytelling drifting through the air.

The World’s Worst Children 2, from Children's author David Walliams. If you thought you had read about the World’s Worst Children already, you’re in for a rather nasty shock. The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever...

The latest edition to the riotously funny Just series by best-selling Australian children's author Andy Griffiths....

Plans come undone. Zips come undone. Bullies come undone....

Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read is a fun collection of stories. It’s exactly like The Count of Monte Cristo apart from the many differences.

Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang....

This bundle includes Aliens in the Sky, The Cold People, and The Witch's Revenge.

This bundle includes The Dark Corner, Pan's Realm, and The Wishing Stone.

A dazzling collection of magical tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! There are tales of the most powerful enchanters and conjurers in Fairyland in this bumper collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. But their spells don't always go smoothly! From...

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Fairytales are a universal part of childhood. Here in The Blue Fairy Book, the first of Andrew Lang’s beloved collections of classic fairy stories, you will return to the tales you already know.

Does bedtime feel like a nightly struggle—one more story, restless energy, busy thoughts that just won’t settle? You’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to be this hard. This book is a carefully crafted collection of gentle, calming stories designed to help children relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep quickly.

Would you ever make fun of a boy with a butt for a face, or trick a bully into eating a snot sandwich? Of course you wouldn't, because you're a good kid and nothing like the bad children in these shocking stories.

In this sharp and quietly humorous tale from Hans Christian Andersen, two very different cocks stand as symbols of pride, purpose, and perception. One struts loudly in the farmyard, admired by hens and convinced of his own greatness. The other sits high above on the rooftop—a weather-cock—silent, distant, and certain of his superiority. When a storm shakes the world around them, each remains exactly what he is.

Lookie can transform into anything: a butterfly, a tiny fly, even a pebble! But when his curious Earthling Eyes discover a mysterious apple house with a tiny door, nothing could prepare him for what's waiting inside... A whole family of vitamin superheroes, each with their own special powers! There's Iron, the brave warrior who fights off bad viruses. Vitamin C, the ultimate body shield. And Magnesium, who keeps little hearts going thump-thump-thump!

Does your nine-year-old ever feel nervous about speaking up, fitting in, or trying something new? You Are 9 and Confident is a collection of 15 inspiring stories designed to turn self-doubt into self-belief. Each story follows relatable girls who face school challenges, friendship struggles, and big emotions—and discover their inner strength along the way.

In this vividly realized city of musical instruments Drum feels like an outcast because he alone, among all his family and neighbors, can’t play a melody. He adores his violin brother, cello father, and piano mother but feels he has nothing to offer to their music. When the Saxophone brothers ask him to play, Drum discovers he can claim his own sound and confidently contributes to the songs shared by all. This story of bravery and identity, infused with Latin rhythms and joy, bursts with exuberance.

This companion to I’M NEW HERE features the perspectives of three students in the classroom as they welcome the three newcomers who are trying to adjust to a new school and country. An honest and heartwarming look at the immigrant experience that will resonate with kids everywhere.

Paris, octobre 1870. Léopoldine vit dans un bel hôtel particulier avec son père. Alors qu'il était sur le point de faire une découverte scientifique majeure, ce dernier disparaît subitement. La jeune fille se retrouve livrée à elle-même, sous la menace de son maléfique oncle Eugène. Très vite, elle n'a d'autre choix que de fuir, déguisée en garçon. Mais comment survivre? Heureusement, elle pourra compter sur un groupe d'orphelins des rues: les maraudeurs!

Léopoldine fait désormais partie du clan des maraudeurs, où elle joue à merveille son rôle de Léo, orphelin des rues. Dans le Terrier du lapin où ils s'abritent, ses amis et elle imaginent des « coups » pour récolter de quoi survivre au rude hiver qui sévit.

Paris, octobre 1870. Léopoldine vit dans un bel hôtel particulier avec son père. Alors qu’il était sur le point de faire une découverte scientifique majeure, ce dernier disparaît subitement. La jeune fille se retrouve livrée à elle-même, sous la menace de son maléfique oncle Eugène. Très vite, elle n’a d’autre choix que de fuir, déguisée en garçon. Mais comment survivre? Heureusement, elle pourra compter sur un groupe d’orphelins des rues: les maraudeurs!

A magical collection of 14 original short bedtime stories for kids, where every story begins with wonder and ends in sleep. Somewhere deep in the Koala Kingdom, a little koala named Koko is waiting to take your child on an adventure. Through moonlit paths and twinkling observatories, cozy bakeries and carnivals of colour, each bedtime story gently draws little listeners into a world that feels safe, warm, and full of kindness.

Conoce a Milo—un niño brillante, curioso y de buen corazón que experimenta el mundo de una manera un poco diferente. En este hermoso libro ilustrado, contado desde la perspectiva de Milo, los jóvenes lectores son invitados a ponerse en su lugar y descubrir cómo él navega los sonidos, las luces, las emociones y las amistades con valentía y sensibilidad. Con calidez, honestidad y un toque de humor, este libro fomenta la empatía y celebra la neurodiversidad.

What if bedtime felt like a calm little ritual, not a nightly battle? When the lights go low and big feelings show up, Nova the dreaming star is ready to help. In this cozy collection of 25 short bedtime stories, Nova visits children and animals all over the world and gently guides them from wide awake to wonderfully sleepy. Written for kids ages 5–8, each story can be listened to in one sitting. The chapters are just the right length for a bedtime routine that feels special but not overstimulating.

¿Te imaginas que tu cama pudiera volar? ¡Embárcate en una aventura mágica! Guille ata un montón de globos a su cama y comienza a volar por los aires. Sube y sube y descubre un palacio flotante entre las nubes en el que vive una princesita que está muy triste porque su mamá ha desaparecido. Con su ingenio y la ayuda de unos valientes pajaritos, Guille irá en búsqueda de la mamá y vivirá junto a la princesita una intrépida aventura navegando por el cielo con la cama voladora.

Die Geschichten in diesem Buch habe ich so aufgeschrieben, wie ich sie damals meiner Tochter erzählte, wenn sie sich in ihre Kissen schmiegte und gespannt auf meine Erzählungen wartete. Prinz Claudius und sein Freund, der Clown, halfen ihr beim Einschlafen. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn meine Geschichten auch Ihr Kind zum Träumen bringen würde.