Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own. "One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller—a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration in this inventive picture book captures multiple, unexpected, and funny storylines as the narrator shares her shorter-than-ever stories, ending with "One day. . . I wanted to write a book." This book demonstrates a unique approach to writing and telling stories and is a delightful gift for children as well as for teachers seeking a mentor text for their classrooms.

Face to Face was a winner in a writing contest at the College of Lake County. In the style of O. Henry the unexpected happens. The stark reality of The Firing Squad will bring you to the unbelievable edge of wars horror. Heavenly Sex can create an argument or give you cause to think, while How It All Started should have you laughing out loud. The stories are for everyone, especially for the person forced to wait for the plane to load, the Novocain to numb the nerves, the babys arrival or while waiting for the Governor to call and pardon the condemned. Some stories you can began to read and finish as your elevator goes from ground level to the third floor, others while your loved one shops for shoes. Benjamins antics will have you wondering what could possibly happen to him now then it does. The crime is perfect but the criminal isnt, somehow, somewhere in the criminal endeavor theres a human error. You wont expect it, so be ready. From ancient Rome to Salems witch hunting and today under the Marshall Fields clock you will find short and shorter vignettes of life. Read all about them.

Introduces differences in short lengths and heights by comparing dog breeds and their features, such as legs, ears, and noses.

Chuck's first book, Short, Shorter and Shorter Stories was a finalist for book of the year, 2005. His second book, Osmis, the Cursed Egyptian Maiden, ."is a trip through history that makes history fun to read." wrote one reader. Now, he has collected a second volume of short stories to rival the first book. Again we have writing contest winners among the many stories as well as Benjamin, the hard luck juvenile. Human-interest tales, crime, war and fairy tales are set into a variety of numerical groups and time frames. There are stories for some of the commandments, for each season, for each month, the days of the week, even a few for a minute of time. As in the first book the stories are intended for the reader with a little time to kill in the doctor's waiting room, the airport, in the car waiting for the kids to finish practice or get out of school or just to spend some leisure time. Not to give plots away, but just imagine a complete story in four sentences, with a reversed ending you didn't expect. Or being so familiar with the characters in a story that you never thought it could end differently, but it does. Be prepared to enjoy the unexpected, convoluted endings to some stories, then, when you think you know what's coming...No. I'm not going to spoil it for you.

A cute board book for little children that's all about big and little, explaining the concept of height through a story about animals each taller than the last.

Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own. "One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller—a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration in this inventive picture book captures multiple, unexpected, and funny storylines as the narrator shares her shorter-than-ever stories, ending with "One day. . . I wanted to write a book." This book demonstrates a unique approach to writing and telling stories and is a delightful gift for children as well as for teachers seeking a mentor text for their classrooms.

Short & Shorter Stories is a lovely pictorial collection of stories curated vastly from the Indian subcontinent. From Indian folk tales of Bengal and Rajasthan, to folk tales of Kashmir and Burma, the book provides a delightful glimpse into the rich, distinct and ancient cultural heritages of diverse regions. It also has some wonderful stories from around the world from China and Africa. This wonderfully illustrated book will engage all with its stories of vice, virtue, honour and compassion. From tales of wit and courage, trickery and cunning, to stories of friendship and morals, the book shares a range of fascinating fables among children and young readers. Enjoy as you read through tales of the clever and learned Tenali Raman or those of the witty and sharp Gopal Bhand. Short & Shorter Stories is a quick, fun read with stories that will make you laugh, think, and inspire, while some will kindle your imagination. Delve into this treasure-trove of tales for endless joy and learning. All the stories presented in this volume have been sourced from the archives of Amrita Bharati, media wing of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan whose founder was Kulapati Munshi, a prolific writer and champion of Indian culture and traditions. The stories have been penned by Luis Fernandes, former editor (2007-11) of Tinkle comics. He is also the author of several Amar Chitra Katha titles and an offbeat children’s book, The Guest Who Came to Dinner published by Ratna Sagar in 1995. The illustrations are done by veteran artist Gautam Sen.