The Best Short Stories for Kids 2024

1. The Kingfisher Book of Toy Stories (Hardcover)

From "The Nutcracker" to "Toy Story, " children have always loved tales about toys that come to life. In this lavish gift book, stories about toys and childhood are featured by Irina Hale, Johnny Gruell, Russell Hoban, and Aingelda Ardizzone, and others. Full color. From the Nutcracker to the recent film Toy Story, children have always loved tales about toys that come to life. Laura Cecil has compiled a magical collection of stories about animated playthings that includes both familiar classics and new favorites. Complementing the stories are Emma Chichester Clark's enchanting illustrations. The Kingfisher Book of Toy Stories is the perfect gift for any child. Stories include: The Nutcracker; Raggedy Ann Rescues Fido; Brown Bear in a Brown Chair; and The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

Josh, the worst player on his baseball team, attempts to escape ridicule by staying with his father for the summer, but things at the lakeside cottage have changed with the addition of a new stepmother and stepsister.

2. Bee Movie

Hardcover, Meredith Books, 2007, ISBN# 0696233851

I found Barry! children will exclaim as they discover their favorite bee and his friends hidden in the charming illustrations based on "Bee Movie,"

3. Kingfisher Treasury of Stories (Paperback): The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds (Series #21) (Paperback)

This superb collection has been specially chosen to be read to eight-year-olds, but all ages will enjoy the variety and excellence of these stories of wacky ghosts, animals, wizards, kings and princesses. Illustrations. "A Narrow Squeak" by Dick King-Smith, "How the Bee Became" by Ted Hughes, and Alison Lurie's "Kate Crackernuts" are among the many entertaining stories in this anthology.

"A Narrow Squeak" by Dick King-Smith, "How the Bee Became" by Ted Hughes, and Alison Lurie's "Kate Crackernuts" are among the many entertaining stories in this anthology.

4. I Love You Daddy, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

Pre-Owned -

I Love You Daddy, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

5. Storytime Ideas for Circle Time [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This new series from Totline puts the spotlight on circle time. Teachers will discover quick, easy ideas to incorporate into their lessons when they gather children together for this important time of the day. Tips and techniques for successful storytelling. Discover how to keep children involved through all their senses so they can gain the most from each storytelling experience. , Strengthen language, memory, and attention skills through active participation. Introduce children to feelings, humor, other people, the world beyond, and make believe.

Storytime Ideas for Circle Time, Used [Paperback]

6. 5-Minute Under the Sea Stories, Used [Hardcover]

Life is better downwhere it's wetter, under the sea Swim through the ocean with Nemo, Marlin, andDory, sail the seas of Montunui with Moana, explore the shore up above withAriel and much more in this brand new collection Each story is perfectly timedto be read aloud in 5 minutes

5-Minute Under the Sea Stories, Used [Hardcover]

7. Thomas' Snowsuit (Munsch for Kids) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal.

Thomas' Snowsuit, Used [Paperback]

8. Storytime For 6 Year Olds [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. One of a series of mini rhyme books and an audio recording narrated by Tony Robinson, mixed with music and sound effects on one side and activities on the reverse.

Storytime For 6 Year Olds, Used [Hardcover]

9. Stories For 6 Year Olds, Used [Hardcover]

Stories For 6 Year Olds by Assorted

Stories For 6 Year Olds, Used [Hardcover]

10. Good Night : A Pop-Up Lullaby, Used [Hardcover]

Kids will forever invent new ways to put off the inevitable: bedtime. But this litany of zany excuses is just too outlandish for any parent to believe. Well, believe it, because they're all true! Just peek inside this astonishing pop-up bedtime book from popular author-illustrator Jan Pienkowski for some brilliant nighttime surprises.

Good Night : A Pop-Up Lullaby, Used [Hardcover]