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Short Stories

$24.99

Step into a world of micro-tales that pack a mighty punch of humour!

Short Stories presents eleven 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.

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Ages 3–7 | 240mm × 240mm/9.4” x 9.4” | 48pp | CMYK | hardback

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Step into a world of micro-tales that pack a mighty punch of humour!

Short Stories presents eleven 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.

—

Ages 3–7 | 240mm × 240mm/9.4” x 9.4” | 48pp | CMYK | hardback

Step into a world of micro-tales that pack a mighty punch of humour!

Short Stories presents eleven 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.

—

Ages 3–7 | 240mm × 240mm/9.4” x 9.4” | 48pp | CMYK | hardback

Author/Illustrator: Silvia Borando

Translator: Felicita Sala


AUD$24.99 | £12.99 | US$18.95 (Hardback)

AU Edition (Hardback) | AUD$24.99

Publication Date: 29 April 2025
ISBN: 9781761381560

UK Edition (Hardback) | £12.99

Publication Date: 11 September 2025
ISBN: 9781917189200

US Edition (Hardback) | US$18.95

Publication Date: 2 September 2025
ISBN: 9781964992150

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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.

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