Roald Dahl has selected fourteen of his favorite ghost stories that will deliver chills and goose bumps. "This is the best book of its kind in years."-The Washington Post Book World

'The Anthem Guide to Short Fiction' contains 20 classic short stories by well-known and respected authors, some of which are rarely anthologized in the contemporary publishing market. Accordingly, this new selection provides a fresh perspective on each author and his or her place in the overarching literary canon, and will offer students both inspiration and guidance when thinking and writing about literature.

The guide offers works by a variety of acclaimed authors, including Leo Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Kate Chopin, Rudyard Kipling, James Joyce and Edith Wharton. Features of the guide include individual biographical notes for each writer, a short introduction to his or her short story, and a critical "Thinking About the Story" section for each text - including incisive discussion questions formulated to help students respond to each story insightfully. Similarly, the guide's creative activities have been devised to engage critical and imaginative thinking in the reader, as well as to offer an understanding of authorship and the creative process. A concise glossary of literary terms, designed for optimal and regular use, is also included.

Draw your child into the world of reading with this endearing collection of thirty-one original and imaginative stories. "A Story Book For Beginning Readers" will engage, entertain, and encourage both new and struggling readers. Offering timeless lessons about friendship, kindness, home, and family, Connie Silver's fanciful tales include: how twin piglets Twiddle and Twaddle got their names; a little striped pony who realized he wasn't a horse after all; Peyton the alligator with a too-big mouth; the day it rained chocolate in candy-covered Fudgeville; the mystery of the bottomless pond; and much more. Silver's tales start simple and get progressively more challenging to reflect and enhance your child's budding reading skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Parents and teachers will appreciate the helpful word-review list preceding each story. With popsicles that talk, cats with secrets, and children who want to be all grown up, this storybook serves as both read-aloud fun and an invaluable learning tool, and it's sure to become a favorite on your child's shelf.

The antics of Bomani and his friends will provide hours of entertainment, as well as afford parents and caregivers wonderful opportunities to teach lasting life lessons to children. As you read Bomani the Meerkat you will be reminded of the classic stories of your youth. There are 3 different stories in the book. Each story is followed by a reflection, a Bible verse, a short prayer and an activity.

The fearsome Chupacabra stalks the desert valley, while a grandson wanders far from the ranch.

The woman who's just moved to the neighborhood wears strange sunglasses after dark. What could be behind them?

A man picks up a hitchhikeronly to discover that his passenger is not human.

Kids of all ages will find chills and thrills in these tales of the weird, the macabre, and the mysterious, all collected from the lore and legends of the Lone Star State. In addition to "Skinwalker," the authors' most requested school concert story, this new volume adds spine-tingling twists on the account of La Llorona, the weeping woman, said to be the world's best-known ghost; the classic tale "The Money's Paw"; the story of "The Screaming Banshee Cattle of the Night Swamp," and seven others.

Told with humor and lively modern-day detail, these renderings by veteran storytellers not only please and entertain but preserve a wealth of folklore from a culturally diverse region of the country.

WAARSKUWING: Alles wat in hierdie boeke gebeur, is onverantwoordelik, onveilig en soms onwettig. Moenie dit doen nie.
(En dra ’n helmet.)

Ontmoet vir Dezi en Mieke en die perde van Patatland! Hierdie splinternuwe reeks perdestories is propvol humor, waaghalsighede, vreemde karakters en vreemder perde.

Mieke en die skouperde

Is jy reg om te skou? Mieke is nie. Mieke en haar perd, Spook, pas baie goed bymekaar. Hulle is albei stresballe. En nou is dit skoutyd! Gaan Mieke die vlegsels, vlaggies, nuwe vriende en ou vyande oorleef? (Dalk.)

Join the Famous Five on a brand-new adventure in this NEWLY CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!

When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time?

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.

Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, illustrated by Becka Moor.

Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!

A charming new bumper short-story collection from the world's best-loved storyteller. A fantastic collection of 30 stories about animals of all shapes and sizes, this will charm children aged 6 and up. From pet puppies to woodland wildlife, garden birds to pond-dwelling frogs, Enid Blyton was a devoted and knowledgeable animal-lover. Readers who feel the same way are bound to love her wonderful stories about our furry friends - and scaly, feathery or fluttery ones too! These delightful stories are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length to be read aloud in the classroom or at bedtime.

*** Enid Blyton and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.

*** This book was a National Finalist in the tough category of "Children's Fiction " Paperback-full color, Paperback-black and white and eBook also available. +++Walter and Squirt have adventure after adventure after adventure. This book is just right for bedtime - or anytime. And wait till you meet Mr. Bob Your kids will love Walter's Not So Peaceful Definitely Not Relaxing But Oh So Awfully Courageous Adventure as much as you do +++ Clyde Edgerton, Author of The Night Train & The Bible Salesman +++ Nancy Early has written a wonderful, warmhearted book that has all the elements children love: an exciting adventure in the woods that includes making new friends, having lots of fun, and helping each other when things get a little scary I can't wait to share her incredible story with my nieces and nephews +++ Michelle Boyajian, Author of Lies of the Heart +++ How come they didn't have such beautiful illustrations and so many of them when I was a kid Terrific story, sure to enthrall and be enjoyed by all ages and especially kids in preschool, 1st and 2nd grades. Stay tuned for more of Nancy's Stories, "The Adventure of the Two Petunias" is sure to be delightful as well. +++ The Publisher

'Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo since Frog and Toad' - Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants

Narwhal and Jelly are back in action for a SUPER adventure – join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly Jolt in three awesome underwater adventures!

Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal reveals his superhero alter-ego and enlists Jelly to help him figure out what his superpower is. Next, Narwhal uses his superpower to help a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue.

A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three short stories and super fun ocean facts and jokes!

The perfect first book for young readers, just moving on from picture books, discovering the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination.

WAARSKUWING: Alles wat in hierdie boeke gebeur, is onverantwoordelik, onveilig en soms onwettig. Moenie dit doen nie.
(En dra ’n helmet.)

Ontmoet vir Dezi en Mieke en die perde van Patatland! Hierdie splinternuwe reeks perdestories is propvol humor, waaghalsighede, vreemde karakters en vreemder perde.

Dezi en die wegholperde

Welkom op Patatland! Hier is nie perde nie. Dezi is baie lief vir perde. Maar dan word sy uit haar ryskool geskors. Nou hang sy maar net rond tussen die patats op haar ouma se plaas. Is dit die einde van haar perdestorie? (Nee.)

Scary Stories for 7 Year Olds is a funny and varied selection of hair raising scary stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone (if you're brave enough!) or aloud together - and for dipping into time and time again. With stories from Michael Rosen, Catherine Storr, Jamie Rix, Rose Impey and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

A quirky reworking of the traditional Anansi stories from west Africa by Andrew Fusek Peters. Nyame the sky god has a special treasure - in a big, brass chest are all the stories ever told. Anansi, the cleverest of spiders, sees that down on Earth the people are bored. Unfortunately, she can't spin a tale, but she can spin a web. So she makes a ladder up into the sky, determined to bring back the stories, whatever it takes. This humourous version of the stories of Anansi by Andrew Fusek Peters has fun black-and-white illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Lime Ideal for ages 6+

Trixie’s back!

Trixie always has a bag of tricks up her sleeve! Unfortunately, she always gets in trouble for it, even though Trixie believes she is innocent ...

Saddle up with Trixie, her bag of mischief and Miss LunaTick in this HILARIOUS, HYSTERICAL and LAUGH OUT LOUD book!

There are three fantastic stories available to read in the book: The whispering trick, The toothpaste trick and The plastic-insects trick.

Vuil Ferdie: Tande!

Lees saam aan hierdie splinternuwe verhaal van Vuil Ferdie. In die drie stories van die boek moet Ferdie ’n onbeplande uitstappie na die tandarts neem; probeer hy koel bly op een van die warmste dae van die jaar en veroorsaak Ferdie per ongeluk ’n noodgeval terwyl hy saam met sy paniebevange pa vlieg!

A quirky school comedy from Vivian French. Perfect for fans of Wigglesbottom Primary and Kes Grey's Daisy books. When Dan gets into trouble at school for being untidy, he teams up with his best friend Billy to find out who's throwing his lunchbox on the floor. With chalk fingerprints and missing sardine sandwiches as clues, Detective Dan is on the case! This humorous mystery from award-winning author Vivian French has appealing black-and-white illustrations by Daniel Duncan and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Lime Ideal for ages 7+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this official sequel to the beloved classic children's stories by A.A.Milne. With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children's authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis - each transports you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved gang. This hardback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard. This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

Delight in this collection of 30 short stories, full of the buzz and excitement of spring - the perfect Easter present!

Head off on a sparkling springtime adventure with the world's best-loved storyteller. From the little boy who helps a lamb in trouble to the fairies hidden inside Easter Eggs, excitement and magic are never far away in this collection of stories to read and share. These fun, entertaining tales are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom.

Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Read all of Enid Blyton's bestselling short story collections:

- Springtime Stories

- Summer Stories

- Holiday Stories

- Summer Holiday Stories

- Stories of Wizards and Witches

- Christmas Tales

- Christmas Treats

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Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.

A collection of thirty-six stories about the adventures of a wise rabbit and his animal and human friends.

Aesop's celebrated collection of fables has always been popular with both adults and children. These simple tales embody truths so powerful, the titles of the individual fables - the fox and the grapes, the dog in the manger, the wolf in sheep's clothing and many others - have entered the languages and idioms of most European tongues. This edition is beautifully illustrated in black and white by the great Arthur Rackham, and has an introduction by G.K. Chesterton.