Story Snacks - by Kes Gray (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids who love the unexpected.

Story Snacks 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 to not only read on but also 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 bitesize parts of the story-the brilliant characters, actions, and settings that spin a story that demands to be read.

About the Author

Kes Gray is a British author who exploded onto the shelves in 2000 with his debut and prize-winning
picture book, Eat Your Peas. Kes hangs his hat on the picture book hook but is a successful chapter book author too. His books can be poignant or hilarious - and are used by parents, teachers, librarians and carers up and down the country, and throughout the world, to get children into and then hooked on reading. Kes is absolutely committed to making children laugh, think, feel and enjoy books. It shows!