A little fairy goes out adventuring on Christmas Eve. Forgetting her mother's warning, she is captured by a human child. She fears the worst – but never imagines what he might have in store for her. A brightly illustrated, rhyming picture book that is ideal for reading to kids at Christmas.

It's Open House in the Fortune Tellers tent.Do you dare to venture inside? Or do you prefer to let life unfold the way it will? Are there happily ever afters or is everything sullied with a hint of darkness? Our writers have visited all dimensions of our existence to bring you this collection of short stories. So sit back and join their mysterious journeys where the events of the past can predetermine the present and even control the future.With stories from Carole Lander, ...

It's Open House. The light's on, the door's open and the coffee's hot. Come in, sit down, put your feet up, relax and indulge in a story or two.From the depths of outer space to the depths of the human soul, these writers explore common themes with unusual twists.An assortment of stories from an assortment of writers.

A collection of short stories from writers all around the world. Whether you like fantasy, science fiction, horror or real life drama; whether you want fun and adventure, a laugh or two, or some serious action; there's sure to be a story here for you.You may just find your new favourite writer.

Whether you're stuck in a leaky boat, caught in a conflict of mythical creatures, or haunted by your dreams, the predicament is real. Grab your best friend – or maybe find a new best friend! – and join the fun and adventures created by this year's writers in our annual Short Tales anthology. Suitable for kids 8-12 years.With stories and poems from Jacinta Lou, Elizabeth Klein, Pat Simmons, Debra Williams, Sam Blake, Carole Lander, Li Mitchell, Bobby Cohen and Kristoff Verdun.

It's Open House in the Bee House and some of our writers have really put a sting in their tales. They've been busy collecting material from the worlds of reality and imagination and turning them into a honeycomb of sweet – or maybe not so sweet – stories. If you've lost love, are struggling to maintain it, or are still looking for it, then this collection is for you. With stories from John Phillips, Zak Brown, Wendy Adams, Lucy Marbelone, Pete Galea, Karleen Peters, Carole Lander, Elizabet...

Whether you're travelling, entertaining, or rocking the classroom, helping friends, family or your village, or simply celebrating life or dreading the day ahead, you're sure to find something to add some fun and adventure to your day in this collection of stories and poems from writers all around the world.With stories and poems from Elizabeth Klein, Suranjit Gain, Bobby Cohen, Carole Lander, Kristoff Verdun, Debra Williams, Kane Johnson, Lucy Marbelone and Jo Williams.

Misadventures at the North Pole, family plans gone awry, and all kinds of Nature feeling unwanted or left out, our writers have really reached the extremes. But it's Christmas, so there's sure to be happy endings – isn't there? This collection of stories and poems for kids 8-12 years is full of fun and adventure, and sure to get everyone in the mood for Christmas. With stories from Sandy Summons, Jakob Hender, Sam Blake, Elizabeth Klein, Li Mitchell, Bobby Cohen, Wendy Adams, JT Brown and ...

Whether your brother is a pain in the rear or you're stuck at Grandma's or on the other side of the world, whether your cooking goes awry or the animals have taken over - well, pretty much everything - there's lots of fun and adventure in this collection of Christmas themed short stories and poetry for kids. With stories from Elizabeth Macintosh, Vivienne and Your Heh Tha, Peter Considine, David VJ Elliott, Carole Lander, Jakob Hender, Kerry Gittins, Elizabeth Klein and Jill Barlow.

It's Open House in the... Yes, some of our characters have really put themselves in the Dog House. But who's really in there? Is it a ghost from the past or a prospect for the future? A new friend or a vengeful enemy? There's lots of fun and adventure, heartbreak and hope, and farewells and new beginnings in this collection of short stories.With stories from:Ebony WhitelawLeigh RoswenCarole LanderElizabeth KleinSteven ThomasDebra Williams

Whether your Christmas is touched by joy or sadness, you're wrangling kids or elves (is there much difference?), fending off dragons or sharing dinner with your woodland friends, or simply looking for that quiet time, there's sure to be something in here for everyone.With stories and poems from Jo Mularczyk, Debra Williams, Elizabeth Klein, Jill Barlow, Bobby Cohen, Jacqui, Hewlett, James Jesse, Sam Blake and Lucy Marbelone.A Christmas-themed collection of short stories and p...

It's Open House in the Lemur House and this little guy's popped out looking for his new favourite read. Whether you're a time traveller, collector, sports enthusiast, lost soul, or just need a little motivation to get up in the mornings, there's probably a story in here for you too.With stories from: Elizabeth Klein, Pete Galea, Jordan Anais, Brendan Brennan, Kristoff Verdun, Jack Tucker, Peter Considine, Garrett Wilder and Lucy Marbelone.