Chapter books with multiple stories

Chapter books that contain multiple stories can provide short, exciting reading experiences that give children the satisfaction of enjoying a story from start to finish without being overly intimidating. They are great for fitting around busy schedules or for bedtime reads and children can get used to the cast of characters and feel invested in their various adventures.

  • Beti and the Little Round House

    by Atinuke, illustrated by Emily Hughes 

    2024 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Funny

    Follow the adventures of Beti and her baby goat Naughty in this beautifully written and illustrated book as they explore the natural world which surrounds her little round house in the Welsh countryside. 

  • Salty Dog and Pals: The Storm and Other Stories

    by author-illustrators Helen Stephens and Katie Chappell 

    2026 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Funny

    Join Salty Dog, Kitty and Bernard as they have fun together. Four gentle stories to delight young readers, with adorable colour illustrations.

  • Jake in the Middle

    by Michael Catchpool, illustrated by Shanarama 

    2026 5 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Chapter books
    • Funny

    Follow the everyday adventures of Jake, the middle child in a loving Black British family. This illustrated chapter book contains four interconnected stories and is ideal for children transitioning to independent reading. 

  • Tangled Tales: Bites, Camera, Action! / Movies, Magic, Mayhem!

    by Jenny Moore, illustrated by Sarah Horne 

    2024 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Funny

    Two interlinked stories in one – flip the book to read the second one. Will Derek the vampire and Ruby the unusual fairy become film stars? 

  • New Arrivals at Willow Farm

    by Helen Peters, illustrated by Isobel Lundie 

    2024 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Dyslexia

    This delightful, illustrated chapter book contains two short stories about animals on Willow Farm: Snowy the sheepdog wants to play with the sheep, rather than herd them, and Cowslip the calf is desperate to find a friend. Ideal for reluctant and dyslexic readers. 

  • Too Small Tola Makes It Count

    by Atinuke, illustrated by Onyinye Iwu 

    2023 5 to 9 years 

    • Around the world
    • Short stories

    Three excellent short stories about the irrepressible Tola, a little girl with a big heart, living at the centre of her community in Lagos. Warm, fun and full of compassion.

  • Betty and the Yeti: Love at First Fart

    by Hugh Raine 

    2025 5 to 9 years 

    • Comic books
    • Funny

    A collection of hilarious comic strips featuring Betty and her friend Yeti from The Beano. Laugh along with the glorious, farty chaos that ensues! 

  • Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

    by Jarvis 

    2023 5 to 9 years 

    • Funny

    Bear and Bird are best friends, and, like many friends, sometimes one or the other of them makes a mistake or gets cross or jealous of the other. Luckily, though, they’re good enough friends to get past any hiccups or mishaps they might encounter, and get on with the important stuff: enjoying each other’s company and being a bit silly, now and again.

  • Squid Squad: Nothing to Sea Here…

    by Aoife Dooley 

    2025 5 to 9 years 

    • Funny
    • Graphic novels

    Join a gang of deep sea creatures as they embark on four hilarious adventures in this vibrantly illustrated graphic novel for younger readers from Aoife Dooley. 

  • My Magic Hamster: Cheeky Wishes

    by Leah Mohammed, illustrated by Jess Rose 

    2025 5 to 9 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Funny
    • Short stories

    When Sana buys a hamster, she is shocked to discover that he can grant wishes! Hilarious chaos ensues as she tries her best to keep her mischievous, magical pet out of trouble.

  • Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos

    by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Alexsei Bitskoff 

    2026 7 to 11 years 

    • Chapter books
    • Historical

    In the midst of World War II, Jimmy and his friends are keen to play their part in the war effort. Three stories in one volume, with energetic illustrations throughout.

  • Kid Potato

    by Neil Coslett 

    2026 7 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Funny
    • Short stories

    Meet Kid Potato and his pals Chomp and Raven as they plunge headlong into absurd adventures, from befriending an alien to escaping from an out-of-control robotic toilet. Five stories are rolled into this one, hilarious book, which is bursting with boisterous illustrations.

  • Chicken Hill: Attack of the Zombie Cactus

    by author-illustrator Beccy Blake 

    2026 7 to 14 years 

    • Funny
    • Graphic novels

    Welcome to Chicken Hill, where weirdness and mayhem are a part of everyday life. Join Ferdy the inventor and his trusty pets as they investigate strange events in their town in this hilarious graphic novel. 

  • InvestiGators: Case Files – Selected for Bookbuzz Secondary 2026

    by John Patrick Green and Steve Behling, illustrated by Chris Fenoglio 

    2025 7 to 14 years 

    • Graphic novels
    • Comic books
    • Funny
    • Mystery
    • Short stories

    A fun and funny graphic novel with six quirky crime cases to solve.