Good Bits

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.

Good Bits 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.

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.

This collection of short stories for kids offers:

• Stories by award-winning author Kes Gray, who has written bestselling children’s books like Oi Frog.
• An early chapter book with intriguing illustrations and an engaging format that will make children want to read on.
• Shorter stories with fun, exciting plots that will encourage caregivers and children to participate in shared storytelling.

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.

*Good Bits won the Best Read for Juniors category at the Stockport Children’s Book Award 2026.