Best Short Stories For Children - April 2024

Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever

A treasury of classic books from the one and only, Richard Scarry! Featuring over 80 Richard Scarry classics, this treasury is nearly 300 pages of fun, adventure, and discovery. Filled with beloved excerpts from stories like I am a Bunny, Goodnight Little Bear, The Rooster Struts, and more, readers will find it easy to see why this is - most definitely - the Best Storybook Ever.

• ASIN: 0307165485
• UPC: 033500165481
• ASIN: 0307165485
• ISBN: 9780307165480
• Brand: Scarry, Richard
• Manufacturer: Golden Books

The Best American Short Stories of the Century (The Best American Series ®)

Since the series' inception in 1915, the annual volumes of The Best American Short Stories have launched literary careers, showcased the most compelling stories of each year, and confirmed for all time the significance of the short story in our national literature. Now THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES OF THE CENTURY brings together the best of the best - fifty-five extraordinary stories that represent a century's worth of unsurpassed accomplishments in this quintessentially American literary genre. Here are the stories that have endured the test of time: masterworks by such writers as Ernest He... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0395843677
• UPC: 046442843676
• ASIN: 0395843677
• ISBN: 0395843677
• Brand: Mariner Books
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes

Snuggle up with your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most treasured fairy-tale characters. This beautiful story-time treasury brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world, with well-loved stories and rhymes to delight and excite children. Find new stories and adventures to fill your imagination every night before bedtime with 365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes. Sweet Dreams! Quick and short stories or rhymes allows adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day Bond with your child through family story time... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1680524046
• ASIN: 1680524046
• ISBN: 1680524046
• Brand: Cottage Door Press
• Manufacturer: Cottage Door Press

Children of the Night: The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, 1967 to the Present

In 1969, Little, Brown and Company published The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, edited by Langston Hughes - the classic compendium of African-American short fiction from 1897 to 1967. Now, a quarter of a century later, Gloria Naylor has compiled an encore volume, Children of the Night, bringing this extraordinary series up to date. Gathering together the most gifted black writers of our time - from 1967 to the present - Naylor has assembled a rich and varied collection of stories. The portrait that emerges of the African-American experience in the post-Civil Rights era is stirring, compe... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316599239
• ASIN: 0316599239
• ISBN: 0316599239
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Get ready for the ultimate Jack Reacher experience: a thrilling new novella and eleven previously published stories, together for the first time in one pulse-pounding collection from Lee Child. No Middle Name begins with “Too Much Time,” a brand-new work of short fiction that finds Reacher in a hollowed-out town in Maine, where he witnesses a random bag-snatching but sees much more than a simple crime. “Small Wars” takes readers back to 1989, when Reacher is an MP assigned to solve the brutal murder of a young officer found along an isolated forest road in... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01MTJQFQY
• ASIN: B01MTJQFQY
• Manufacturer: Dell

Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust

Gripping and inspiring, these true stories of bravery, terror, and hope chronicle nine different children's experiences during the Holocaust.These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief in-- and hope for-- survival. Their legacy of... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0439669960
• ASIN: 0439669960
• ISBN: 0439669960
• Brand: Zullo, Allan/ Bovsun, Mara
• Size: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Spanish & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way! (Easy Spanish Stories) (Volume 1)

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabular... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1983807893
• ASIN: 1983807893
• ISBN: 1983807893
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 1-8: Fun Short Story Mysteries for Children Ages 9-12 (The Mysterious Garden, Alien Invasion, Magellan Goes Missing, Ghost Hunting,Grown-Ups Out To Get Us?! + 3 more!)

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all! Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them. This book is a compilation of books 1-8 of "Rebekah - Girl Detective", short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 20-24 pages long. It includes the following books: *Mysterious Garden *Alien Invasion *Magellan Goes Missing *Ghost Hunting *Grown-Ups Out To Get Us?! *... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0615877591
• ASIN: 0615877591
• ISBN: 0615877591
• Manufacturer: Magic Umbrella Publishing

Best Short Stories of the Modern Age

The short-stroy form continues to be a rich and fertile vein of literary expression. Collected in this remarkable volume are twenty renowned writers of the modern age who brilliantly mastered the distinctive power and beauty of the form--each bringing his or her own unique vision to the page. This powerful collection includes the work of: Sherwood Anderson, Anton Chekov, Joseph Conrad, Shirley Jackson, D.H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, Lionel Trilling, and many more.

• ASIN: 0449300587
• ASIN: 0449300587
• ISBN: 0449300587
• Manufacturer: Fawcett

The Best Short Stories of Mark Twain (Modern Library Classics)

This unique collection of Twain’s essential short stories and semiautobiographical narratives is a testament to the author’s vast imagination. Featuring popular tales such as “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog” and “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg,” as well as some delightful excerpts from The Diaries of Adam and Eve, this compilation also includes darker works written in the author’s twilight years. These selections illuminate the depth of Twain’s artistry, humor, irony, and narrative genius.

• ASIN: 0812971183
• ASIN: 0812971183
• ISBN: 0812971183
• Brand: Modern Library
• Manufacturer: Modern Library

National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals: Inspiring Tales of Animal Friendship & Four-Legged Heroes, Plus Crazy Animal Antics

Meet a kayaking sea otter, a penguin that became a knight, a bear that stole a family's car, a pet cat that called 911 to save its owner, and many more amazing animals. This page-turner offers 100 heartwarming and hilarious anecdotes, illustrated with full color photos of these intriguing animals. Stories include unlikely animal friends, animal heroes, amazing animal tricks, surprising animal hybrids, wacky truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories of animal antics, and more. Plus, loads of animals facts, lists, and information boxes add even more fun on every page.

• ASIN: 142630918X
• ASIN: 142630918X
• ISBN: 142630918X
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

Best Shorts: Favorite Stories for Sharing

Newbery Medal–winning author Avi has selected short stories from the past and present in this entertaining collection for young readers. And whether you begin by reading alone or reading aloud, these stories are some of the very best to share. Featuring loyal pets, rogue waves, ghosts who use cell phones, and young people caught up in events beyond their control, these stories are written by some of the most entertaining and esteemed authors of children’s literature. They will have you savoring a quiet moment by yourself, talking during dinnertime with your family, and laughing in class wi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0618476032
• UPC: 046442476034
• ASIN: 0618476032
• ISBN: 0618476032
• Brand: Brand: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

Bedtime Bible Story Book: 365 Read-aloud Stories from the Bible

The Most Important 10 Minutes in Your Child's Day!Make the most out of bedtime with 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories Children love Bible stories, especially when they are written in age-appropiate, easy-to-understand language. Written specifically for ages 3-8, this book has a year's supply of the best-loved Bible stories that will delight your children. All the excitement, adventure, history and spiritual truths of the Bible are skillfully presented. Features questions to help stimulate discussion and over 100 illustrations to spark the imagination! Daniel Partner is a freelance writer a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1557482640
• ASIN: 1557482640
• ISBN: 1557482640
• Brand: Barbour Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Paradise Press, Inc.

The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury: Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud

• ASIN: 0679886478
• ASIN: 0679886478
• ISBN: 0679886478
• Brand: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories

• ASIN: 0374518688
• ASIN: 0374518688
• ISBN: 0374518688
• Brand: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

The Best American Short Stories 2018

Best-selling, award-winning, pop culture powerhouse Roxane Gay guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short

• UPC: 746152764

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories

An award-winning short-story writer introduces the stories she has selected from such authors as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Alexie, Roth, Updike, Oates and more, to present a decade-by-decade examination of the literary trends captured by this series

• UPC: 45056350
• Rating: 5.0

Muslim Child : A Collection of Short Stories and Poems

Muslim Child is a collection of short stories, poems and prose that examines the world through the eyes of Muslim children. Each story represents a tenet of Islam in a way which is both entertaining

• UPC: 16634352
• Rating: 4.0

Rebekah, Mouse & Rj : Special Edition Bundle Set 1 (8 Short Stories for Kids Who Like Mysteries, Pranks and Lots of Fun!)

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions. They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we

• UPC: 618639472

Children of the Night : The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, 1967 to Present

In 1969, Little, Brown and Company published The Best Short Stories by Black Writers, edited by Langston Hughes - the classic compendium of African-American short fiction from 1897 to 1967. Now, a quarter of a

• UPC: 53328607

Anthology of the Best French Short Stories for Children - eBook

Editor and Translator: Nicolae Sfetcu    The stories for children of this anthology were selected with love and attention specifically to meet the requirements of each child, parent, grandparent, teacher, or educator ... Whether it's

• UPC: 665211794

Anthology of the Best French Short Stories for Children - eBook

French Classical AuthorsEditor and Translator: Nicolae SfetcuThe stories for children of this anthology were selected with love and attention specifically to meet the requirements of each child, parent, grandparent, teacher, or educator ... Whether its

• UPC: 246790388

Anthologie des meilleures petits contes françaises pour enfants (Anthology of the Best French Short Stories for Children) - eBook

Auteurs classiques français (French classical authors)Livre bilingue français/anglais (Bilingual French/English Book) - Première édition (First Edition)Éditeur (Editor): Nicolae Sfetcu, Traducteur (Translator): Nicolae SfetcuLes contes pour les enfants de cette anthologie ont été sélectionnés avec amour

• UPC: 963649973

Anthologie des meilleures petits contes françaises pour enfants (Anthology of the Best French Short Stories for Children) - eBook

Éditeur (Editor): Nicolae Sfetcu, Traducteur (Translator): Nicolae Sfetcu    Les contes pour les enfants de cette anthologie ont été sélectionnés avec amour et attention spécifiquement pour répondre aux besoins de chaque enfant, parent, grand-parent, professeur

• UPC: 684439758

The Best American Short Stories 2005

The Best American Series First, Best, and Best-SellingThe Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from

• UPC: 34682001
• Rating: 3.75

Best Short Stories For Children 1st Collection by Carol R Brink - Hardcover 1935

• UPC: 254414486968
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 29 USD

Best Short Stories For Children 1st Collection Carol R. Brink 1935

• UPC: 254183710636
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 4 USD

"BEST SHORT STORIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS" by Carol R Brink Sixth Collection 1940 

• UPC: 174046994559
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 7 USD

Best Loved Selections from Children's Classics Parents Magazine Stories for Kids

• UPC: 123931268062
• Category: Children & YA Fiction
• Price: 11 USD

1940-41 Lot 0f 2 BEST SHORT STORIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS HB Brink Leary Eds

• UPC: 362684374196
• Category: Antiquarian & Collectible
• Price: 9 USD

300 Clean Jokes for Kids: Best One-Liners and Funny Short Stories Collection,D

• UPC: 372500809894
• Category: Non-Fiction
• Price: 2 GBP

300 Clean Jokes for Kids: Best One-Liners and Funny Short Stories Collection

• UPC: 292977802517
• Category: Fiction
• Price: 2 GBP