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Good Bits by Kes Gray is a wonderful collection of short stories and unique by doing exactly what the title promises: skipping straight to the ‘good bit’!
With each story, readers are plunged directly into the heart of a narrative from the very first sentence and are pulled along at a fast pace before suddenly being faced with an unexpected twist only pages later. It is a brilliant, fast-paced formula that consistently leaves you wondering what might happen next.
This book is perfect for reluctant readers, who crave instant excitement and like stories to get straight to the action, as well as creative children who love letting their imaginations run wild. Showcasing a range of genres – spanning from laugh-out-loud comedy to spellbinding fantasy and high-stakes science fiction – there is a tale here for every type of reader. The writing is creative, utilising rich figurative language that paints incredibly vivid mental pictures for the reader, and each story is complemented by illustrations that further help to bring the text to life.
Good Bits is a must-have addition to children’s bookshelves.
When you start school, sometimes you need a best friend (or two).
Ida is so noisy at home, but at school she is so quiet she doesn’t make any friends. Luckily Grandpa knows the best game to cheer her up: invisible shops. Little does he know that Ida will buy two invisible dogs, and those dogs are going to cause chaos!
Ruby Wright’s debut, Animal Crackers, is such a joyful and gently humorous picturebook!
This is a heartwarming story beginning with a scenario that may feel familiar to many children – animal-mad Maisie wishes for a pet, but Mum says it is not to be, living in such a small flat. Much to her delight, her wishes come true via magical animal crackers. This leads to a delightfully chaotic zoo appearing all around.
The story beautifully blends fantasy with relatable modern family life. It’s an encouraging read-aloud that celebrates animals, imagination and the joyful mess of unexpected wishes.
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