Best Short Stories For Children

ANDY GO JOE'S MINI ADVENTURE STORIES


Newly released children's paperback, “Andy Go Joe’s Mini Adventure Stories,” includes fifteen short funny adventure stories for boys and girls that feature Andy Go Joe and his friends. 

 

Some of the stories include; sailing across a gigantic puddle, flying to the moon and escaping a black hole, getting sucked into a portal and ending up on another world, getting chased by a dinodog, meeting an alien, finding a mysterious pyramid, catching a tiger and finding a magic wand. 

This is the perfect adventure story book for children aged between 5-6-years-old to share or to read alone. 

These short funny stories will inspire a child's imagination especially at bedtime.  

To purchase a copy go direct to; Andy Go Joe's Mini Adventure Stories


To see the full range of children's books please visit my author website below.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

Andy Go Joe and The Scary Halloween Party

"Andy Go Joe and The Scary Halloween Party," is a fantastic new children's Halloween eBook available now on Amazon.

Written by Charmain Ingleton for children aged 6-8 years, with creative scary illustrations

 by Severino Ribecca.

Meet Andy Go Joe and his friends, James, Patricia, Peter and Simon.

They’re having fun at the scary Halloween party, but when the lights suddenly go out and two of the friends go missing, it turns into a scary Halloween adventure!

To find out what happened next why not follow the Amazon link to download this scary children’s picture eBook.

 Andy Go Joe and The Scary Halloween Party

 www.charmainingleton.uk 

Let It Fall?

I read the children’s book called, “Let it Fall.”

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Maryann Cocca - Leffler

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book that’s beautifully illustrated.

It tells the tale of autumn, with falling leaves, apple picking, hiking, camping and a county fair.

The story and illustrations are so colourful with lots happening that I felt myself drawn into the story.

I’d definitely recommend reading to young children, they’d like it.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk 

Would You Have A Witch As A Friend?

I read the children’s book called, “A Very Brave Witch.”

This children’s book was written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Harry Bliss.

It’s a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book about a witch.

This delightful children’s picture book tells the tale of a witch that likes Halloween as this was her favourite holiday.

Most witches were scared of humans but she wasn’t, even though they looked different from her – No green skin. Then on Halloween night the witch loses control of her broom stick and lands right in front of humans that are dressed in Halloween costume.

Oh no, will she make friends with the humans or was her witchy friend’s right to be scared of humans.

What do you think?

Read the book now or listen to it on YouTube, then you can let me know.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk  

Let It Rain

I read the children’s book called, “Let it Rain.”

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Maryann Cocca - Leffler

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book that’s beautifully illustrated.

It tells the tale of spring, with digging, planting, rainbows, lambs, bunnies and ends the book with the summer coming.

This book is a perfect children’s story to get you ready for summer, and I can’t wait!

The story line and colourful illustrations draw you into the book.

I’d definitely recommend reading to young children, they’d like it.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk  

Games To Play In The Rain

I read the children’s book called, “James and the Rain.”

This children’s picture book was written by Karla Kuskin and iIllustrated by Reg Cartwright.

It’s a rhyming children’s picture book that incorporates animals and counting.

This delightful children’s book tells the tale of a boy called James and the rain.

After putting on his bright yellow coat and rubber boots, he takes his big umbrella and goes outside in the rain.

He meets a cow, some ducks, toads, birds, dogs, rabbits, mice and cats; together they learn new exciting rainy games to play outside in the rain.

It’s a lovely story that’s great to read with young children, you never know you might end up playing one of the rainy games the next time it rains?

Why not read it now and let me know what you think or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk 

Just My Friend And Me

I read the children’s book, “Just My Friend and Me.”

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little critter that invites his friend over for the day. He hoped to have fun with his friend playing different things together, but it doesn’t work out well as his friend has an accident with the little critters new bike.

As I read this book, I realised how one-sided this friendship really was. The little critter was kind, whereas his friend took advantage of him and misused all of his toys.

In fact I’d say he was more of a bully than a friend. I’m sure we all know one of these!

If I was the little critter I wouldn’t be his friend anymore but is it as simple as this for a child today?

Do they understand what a good friend is or are they just happy to settle for any child who will play with them?

I’d recommend reading this book to all children. It’s a great way to interact with your child and find out if they have a friend like the little critters.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Hello Doctor?

I read the children’s book called, “Hello Doctor.”

This children’s book was written by Michael Escoffier and illustrated by Matthieu Maudet

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a doctor that has animals as patients.

However after viewing a full waiting room, each time he calls for his next patient he notices two have disappeared.

Could it be that they were so scared to see the doctor that they ran away or did the Wolf have something to do with it?

To find out what happens in the end either read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s A Tyrannosaurus Drip?

I read the children’s book called, “Tyrannosaurus Drip.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by David Roberts.

This delightful children’s book tells the story about a stolen duck billed dinosaur egg that gets put into a Tyrannosaurus nest by accident.

The Tyrannosaurus parents know something’s not quite right once all three eggs have hatched as two baby dinosaurs are the image of the parents whilst the third baby dinosaur’s appearance is quite different.

Then one day the Tyrannosaurus parents and siblings go on a hunting expedition excluding the duck billed dinosaur.

Upset the duck billed dinosaur runs away, but to his amazement he comes across some extraordinary dinosaurs that happen to look just like him.

It’s a wonderful story about being different and the need to belong.

So take a leaf out of the duck billed dinosaurs book and if you feel that either you don’t fit in or don’t belong then don’t be a clone and stick around, set-up your own group about the things that you like and then the future will look quite bright.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Princess And The Wizard

I read the children’s book called, “The Princess and the Wizard.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks.

It tells the story of a wicked wizard that unexpectedly shows up at Princess Eliza’s birthday party.

Angry that he’d not been invited to the party he turned all her family to stone.

Fortunately Eliza’s fairy godmother arrived late to the birthday party and after seeing what had happened she waved her magic wand giving Eliza seven chances to escape the wizard, but then the wicked wizard turned the fairy godmother to stone.

Princess Eliza’s only hope now lies with the magical seven chances given to her by her fairy godmother, but will these be enough to release Princess Eliza from the wicked wizards clutches or will she have to remain with him forever?

Find out what happens in the end by reading the book or you could watch it on Youtube then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

A Not So Clever Rat

I read the children’s book called, “The Highway Rat.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

A delightful children’s book about a very bad Highway Rat that takes everything he wants from traveller’s including the traveller’s food.

However the greedy Highway Rat becomes unstuck when he meets a duck.

To save herself she takes him to meet her sister who lives in a cave that’s he’s heard is filled with lots of delicious food.

So what happens in the end?

You’ll have to read the book or watch the story on Youtube to find out, but I will say it’s a very clever ending.

So why not read the book or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

What's A Detective Dog?

I read the children’s book called, “The Detective Dog.”

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.

It’s a delightful story about a dog called Nell who turns detective.

When books go missing at a school Nell turns detective and follows the scent of the missing books with the school children and teacher following close behind.

When they find the books the book thief is found reading them. He’s very sorry that he took the books he only wanted to borrow them to read and had intended to bring them back the following day.

However instead of reprimanding the book thief, Nell the dog detective takes him to a library where he can take books out whenever he wants for free.

What a great story.

Why not go to the library and read the book or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

What’s A Superworm?

I read the children’s book called, “Superworm,” the other day.

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

It’s a delightful story about a worm called Superworm.

He’s super long and has super strength and likes helping his insect and bug friends in the garden. But then a wizard lizard captures Superworm and puts him under a spell to make him dig tunnels to look for treasure.

How can the garden creatures break the spell and save Superworm from the wizard lizard and also from being eaten by the wizard’s servant crow?

To find out what happens next why don't you read the story or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

I Hate Bullies

I read the children’s book called, “Don’t be a Bully Billy.”

Written by Phil Roxbee Cox and illustrated by Jan McCafferty.

This children’s story is a cautionary tale about a bully called Billy. He makes all the children at school unhappy and sad.

Then one day a new kid arrives and Billy as usual bullies him taking away his ball which he refuses to give back, but that was until he meets the new kid’s big brother who I’d say is sort of out of this world!

I say hooray for the new kid.

Unfortunately bullies come in all shapes and sizes and can be found in all types of establishments and environments.

So if you’re worried about bullying, why not read this book or listen to the story on Youtube with your child then after you can calmly ask random questions about school, this way you may learn the truth.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

What’s Under Your Bed?

I read the children’s book called, ‘There's an alligator under my bed,” the other day.

This children’s book was written & illustrated by Mercer Mayer.

It's a delightful scary story that tells the tale of a little boy that has an alligator under his bed that only he can see.

Unable to sleep he devises a plan to rid the alligator from his bedroom, but will this create a problem for his parents?

To find out what happens next why don't you read the story or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Expressive Feelings

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Way I Feel,’ the other afternoon.

This colourful children’s book was written and beautifully illustrated by Janan Cain.

It’s a delightful rhyming book for young children about feelings.

Words and pictures express how the character in the book feels when being either, silly, scared, happy, sad, angry, excited or proud.

It’s a lovely book that could help a child understand or express how they feel.

So why not read the book or watch the story on Youtube together and tell me how you feel?

It’s good to talk but it’s also great to listen.

And as childhood is special, remember the memories of it are never forgotten.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

A Load Of Bones?

I read the children’s book called, ‘My Truck Is Stuck.’

This children’s book was written by Kevin Lewis and illustrated by Daniel Kirk.

This children’s book tells the story of a dump truck that gets stuck in a hole.

And when a car, van, jeep, and bus, stop to help pull the dump truck out from the hole they are unsuccessful.

Suddenly a tow truck and mechanic appear and at last the dump truck is freed to go on its way and deliver its load, or will it?

To find out what happens next, either read the book or go on Youtube and watch the story then you can tell me what you think, and what the dump truck’s load is.

A clue is in the title?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Itsy Mitsy Runs Away

I read the children’s book called, ‘Itsy Mitsy Runs Away.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Elanna Allen.

This delightful witty children’s book tells the story of a small girl that hates bedtime and decides to run away and go to a place where bedtime doesn’t exist.

With help from her dad, she packs a case with her favourite dinosaur and she’s off.

However as she heads for the door, her dad tells her of other things that she’d need to take with her; like food and lighting.

Will she ever make it beyond the door to a place where bedtime is a distant memory?

To find out what happens you’ll have to read the book or watch the story on Youtube then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Believe And You Can Be Anything

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Wonderful Things You Can Be.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin.

This beautiful children’s book is a great read for parents as it expresses thoughts on what our children could experience through their journey to adulthood.

When my children were young I’d always told them that, they could be whatever they wanted to be; the world was their oyster.

We always want the best for our children, but the best gift of all is love, encouragement and support, and with these three things they will go far.

I’d recommend reading this book to children of all ages, for you never know this story may be the one they never forget.

So why not either read the book or watch the story on Youtube, then you can tell me what you want to become.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

How To Make A Fabulous Pie

I read the children’s book called, ‘Fabulous Pie,’ the other morning.

This colourful children’s book was written by Gareth Edwards and is beautifully illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees.

This story is about a bear that wants to make a fabulous pie but first he needs to find a filling.

The forest animals are happy to help find filling for the pie; berries, hazelnuts, honey and a fish.

But after all their efforts they’re angry that the bear still thinks it’s not full enough and wants something extra.

Unfortunately for them they’re shocked to learn that the something extra is them!

Will the forest animals escape or become pie filling? 

Read the book or watch the story on Youtube then tell me what happens at the end and let me know your favourite pie filling, mines apple.

Author: Charmain Ingleton