Good Bits

<p><b>Winner of the 2026 Stockport Children's Book Awards, this imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids who love the unexpected.</b><br><br><i>Good Bits </i>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 not only to read on, but also to write and illustrate their own stories.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>This collection of short stories for kids offers: </b><br></p><ul><li>Stories by award-winning author Kes Gray, who has written bestselling children’s books like <i>Oi Frog.</i></li><li>An early chapter book with intriguing illustrations and an engaging format that will make children want to read on.</li><li>Shorter stories with fun, exciting plots that will encourage caregivers and children to participate in shared storytelling.</li></ul><p><br>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 bits of the story - the brilliant characters, actions and settings that spin a story that demands to be read.<br><br>*<i>Good Bits </i>won the Best Read for Juniors category at the Stockport Children’s Book Award 2026.</p>