Good Bits (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2025
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. Tales for kids who love the unexpected, this highly original collection of the best bits of stories demands to be readThis imaginative collection of engaging bitesized bits of stories is perfect for all kids, from those who love reading, to those who struggle with books.From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a town plagued by zombie beavers; from a magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a crochet-loving pirate; this collection of the best bits of stories by bestselling author Kes Gray will excite and inspire young readers not only to read on, but also to write and illustrate their own stories.Fast-paced and action-packed, Good Bits is ideal for kids who need a bit of encouragement to keep them reading. The layout, clever use of typography, and illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and the best-bits-of-the-story form is perfect for a quick adventure somewhere new. Written by award-winning children's author Kes Gray, Good Bits is exactly that - the brilliant characters, actions and settings that together spin a story that demands to be read. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9780241720608
- Title
- Good Bits (Paperback)
- Author
- Kes Gray
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0241720605
- ISBN 13
- 9780241720608
Winner of the 2026 Stockport Children's Book Awards, this imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids who love the unexpected.
Good Bits is a highly original collection of short stories for children aged 6-8 that demands to be read. It will excite and inspire young readers not only to read on, but also to write and illustrate their own stories.
Written by award-winning author Kes Gray, this action-packed collection of stories is ideal for kids who need a bit of encouragement to keep them reading. The engaging layout and illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and short stories are perfect for a quick adventure somewhere new.
This collection of short stories for kids offers:
- Stories by award-winning author Kes Gray, who has written bestselling children’s books like Oi Frog.
- An early chapter book with intriguing illustrations and an engaging format that will make children want to read on.
- Shorter stories with fun, exciting plots that will encourage caregivers and children to participate in shared storytelling.
From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a town plagued by zombie beavers, a magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a crochet-loving pirate, this collection features the best bits of the story - the brilliant characters, actions and settings that spin a story that demands to be read.
*Good Bits won the Best Read for Juniors category at the Stockport Children’s Book Award 2026.
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About the Author
Kes Gray exploded onto the bookshelves with his debut, prize-winning picture book, Eat Your Peas. He is the million copy-selling author of beloved Daisy chapter book series with his books Nelly the Monster Sitter, the Oi series and the Daisy series all optioned to TV.
Kes is committed to making children laugh, think, and feel, and parents, carers, and teachers use his books to get children hooked on reading.
Ruby Wright studied sculpture, worked at the BBC, and took a foray into printmaking before embarking on a career in picture books. She tries to draw from life every day and her debut book, Animal Crackers was published in 2023 by Rocket Bird Books and nominated for the Klaus Flugge Prize.
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