Short Stories
Published on 11. September 2025
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-917189-20-0 (ISBN)
Description
Step into a world of micro-tales that pack a mighty punch of humour!
Short Stories presents ten hilarious encounters between unexpected animal pairings, each told with remarkable economy. From the unseen dangers of a hedgehog at a birthday party to the unexpected uses of a chameleon's colour-changing abilities, these bite-sized narratives showcase the art of storytelling at its most precise and playful.
Silvia Borando's masterful comic timing turns each page into a lesson in narrative craft. With just a few words and simple illustrations, she creates moments of surprise, irony, and pure delight that will have readers of all ages chuckling.
This collection is more than just a funny book - it's a masterclass in brevity and wordplay.
Perfect for:
Young writers looking to craft their own micro-narratives
Teachers seeking an ideal tool to spark creativity in the classroom
Families searching for funny books that support early literacy goals
Short Stories proves that when it comes to humour and narrative, less can definitely be more.
Short Stories presents ten hilarious encounters between unexpected animal pairings, each told with remarkable economy. From the unseen dangers of a hedgehog at a birthday party to the unexpected uses of a chameleon's colour-changing abilities, these bite-sized narratives showcase the art of storytelling at its most precise and playful.
Silvia Borando's masterful comic timing turns each page into a lesson in narrative craft. With just a few words and simple illustrations, she creates moments of surprise, irony, and pure delight that will have readers of all ages chuckling.
This collection is more than just a funny book - it's a masterclass in brevity and wordplay.
Perfect for:
Young writers looking to craft their own micro-narratives
Teachers seeking an ideal tool to spark creativity in the classroom
Families searching for funny books that support early literacy goals
Short Stories proves that when it comes to humour and narrative, less can definitely be more.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Scribe Publications
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-917189-20-0 (9781917189200)
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Person
Silvia Borando graduated from the Politecnico di Milano with a degree in Communication Design. She works as a visual designer for Studio TIWI, where she loves to explore her great passion for colour. She also heads up (and creates bright, bold books for) minibombo - an Italian children's publishing house dedicated to creating young, innovative, and graphic picture books.