In a snowy neighborhood, cousins James and John set out to build the perfect snowman, but their playful rivalry quickly turns into a hilarious competition when both insist the creation belongs to them.
Two siblings, Rosy and Alan, set out on a simple beach day that turns into something unforgettable when their father teaches them how to build a sandcastle from scratch.
The Magic Inside My Geometry Box is a charming and imaginative story about Alex, a curious child who discovers that learning can be magical when his geometry box comes to life.
Discover a world of wonder with "e;Bedtime Stories of Funny Curiosities with Fun,"e; a collection of universal tales that blend science, friendship, and life skills.
From the genius of New York Times bestselling author David Levithan, author of Every Day, Marly's Ghost and co-author of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, comes a collection of short stories ('tracks') celebrating love in all of its wonderful, life-affirming and at times heart-breaking forms.
A short story taken from the Fighting Words charity collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, whose cowardice is a constant source of guilt, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes the accidental Hero of Drumree.
A funny short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayWhen Lorcan Browne's class are told to write to someone they admire, all his friends choose soccer stars and boy band singers, but Lorcan chooses the richest person in town instead, because he could never write to the person he REALLY admires - his Grandda.
A witty short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two Irish talents in children's fiction todayThe first great snowfall of winter and Brian and his friends can't contain their excitement.
A gorgeous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayAs battle rages beyond the castle walls and soldiers fall like flies, the king despairs.
A captivating short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayOn the day of the Winter Solstice, all the birds of Ireland assemble before the wise old Barn Owl to choose their ruler by a trial of flight.
An atmospheric short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todaySilla loves the winter with its snow and cold winds, but most of all, she loves the ice.
A moving short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by a great Irish talent in children's fiction todayWhen his brother goes missing in action, Charley knows he has a duty to enlist for the army himself.
A magical short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children's fiction todayCass and her family have moved to Galway because of her dad's job and Cass is devastated - she misses her old friends and school, and hates living in a strange house in a strange town.
A short story from the Fighting Words collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayIreland, 1955: Charley's used to being lookout for Mammy - or 'Sal Capone', as she's known in the local papers.
A short story taken from the Fighting Words charity collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction todayWhen Fleece, one of the foot soldiers of the valiant Hibernian Army, whose cowardice is a constant source of guilt, is sent to battle the demons of the Fomorian Empire, he becomes the accidental Hero of Drumree.
A humorous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an internationally bestselling authorAbigail Crumb is forever making mistakes at the veterinary surgery where she works after school, and now she's on her final warning.
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.
