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This imaginative collection of engaging short 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 genie that comes out of a ketchup bottle; from a magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a crochet-loving pirate; these original short 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, action-packed, and often very funny, The Good Bits is ideal for those kids who need a bit of encouragement to keep them reading. The layout, clever use of typography and black line illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and the short story form will draw even the most reluctant reader through to the satisfying and often humorous conclusions.
Written by award-winning children's author Kes Gray, The Good Bits is exactly that – the brilliant characters, actions and settings that together spin a good story that demands to be read. 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!
From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a genie that comes out of a ketchup bottle; from a magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a crochet-loving pirate; these original short 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, action-packed, and often very funny, The Good Bits is ideal for those kids who need a bit of encouragement to keep them reading. The layout, clever use of typography and black line illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and the short story form will draw even the most reluctant reader through to the satisfying and often humorous conclusions.
Written by award-winning children's author Kes Gray, The Good Bits is exactly that – the brilliant characters, actions and settings that together spin a good story that demands to be read. 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!