Showing posts with label Short stories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Short stories. Show all posts
Sunday, October 25, 2026

Stella and Marigold by Annie Barrows illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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The warm, loving relationship between Stella and Marigold is at the heart of these books.  Blurbs from Annie Burrows web page. Book 1: Stell...
Sunday, August 30, 2026

Betsy and Bon: Three Sweet Stories by Simon Howe

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 There are, as the subtitle tells you, three stories in this little volume. Each begins with a similar opening sentence: The Hive "Down...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

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These are fairy tales for modern times, in which there is valor, love and wisdom—without dragons and castles. The accompanying illustrations...
Sunday, February 22, 2026

Bear and Bird: The Secret and other stories by Jarvis

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The List - Bear is upset that everyone else has a great nickname. In a moment of temper she writes a list of really awful names about her f...
Monday, September 16, 2024

The Clothes Horse and other Stories by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

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There are six very short stories in this little book with delightful, detailed illustrations by the late Janet Ahlberg.  The stories cover a...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Anne Frank Pen and Inklings

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Cover art by Geertje Aalders. She is an acclaimed Dutch artist who uses a cut-paper technique.  She lives in Kampen, Netherlands. Forty-six ...
Friday, June 7, 2024

Manxmouse by Paul Gallico

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This book has twelve chapters and each reads like a short story. We first meet Manxmouse as he is created by a ceramic artist who specialize...
Friday, March 8, 2024

Happy Days for Mouse and Mole by Joyce Dunbar illustrated by James Mayhew

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Warm and comforting as the softest blanket, Mouse and Mole should be  on every child’s bookshelf  ready to be enjoyed independently or share...