Short story collections and anthologies

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. 

In this lovely collection of short stories, a young Nigerian girl – tired of the nickname ​‘Too Small Tola’- proves that, despite her small stature, she has a mighty personality and a big heart.

An anthology of five charming and humorous animal stories from much-loved author Dick King-Smith, accompanied with characterful drawings from a variety of illustrators.

Short stories perfect for bedtime reading. 

Dragons have existed in mythology for centuries, and this marvellous collection of stories, legends and traditions from around the globe explores their origins, the different forms they take and the powers they wield.

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 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.

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. 

An anthology to inspire and help children understand how far self-belief and guts took adventurers from the past – and to wonder how far these qualities could take them too. Includes stunning illustrations.

This anthology of short fiction marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The result is a truly diverse collection of optimistic, powerful stories about historical and contemporary girls and women, by some of the best writers in children’s fiction.

A collection of exciting, action-packed mystery stories from 13 brilliant contemporary authors – all with a summer theme. A perfect summer holiday read. 

A joyful anthology of 15 short stories celebrating Black girls that any reader would enjoy.  

In this important anthology, ten illustrated short stories from present day black authors and illustrators thrill readers with the stories they’ve been waiting for, featuring black protagonists at the centre of a huge variety of fictional worlds and situations.

Whether your preference is for magic, absurdity, horror, romance, history or spirituality, there will be plenty to enjoy in this retelling of ancient tales that have their origin in a tradition of centuries-old oral storytelling. 

Ten short stories about that strange time when school finishes and children of a certain age (usually around ten years old) get to walk home without adult supervision. Jason Reynolds’ writing is gripping, direct, exciting and incredibly readable. 

A collection of carefully modernised, engaging stories from the rich tradition of Welsh myths, legends and ghost stories.  

A creepy collection of nine short stories with a strange, supernatural edge inspired by myth, legend and ancient tales. 

This anthology depicts a very wide range of romantic relationships, and a diverse set of characters, showing love in all its forms.