Illustrated Story Collections Stories for the Summer - Mairi Mackinnon; Rob Lloyd Jones; Rose Hall; Richard Watson; Adam Walker-Parker; Jennifer Jamieson (Paperback) 04-06-2026

Twenty all-new stories of summertime, full of adventure, fun and a generous pinch of magic. A mermaid who struggles with singing finds her true gift; an ice-cream seller finds a book of magical recipes; a boy decides to set a world record, any world record, to save his friends' kickabout space; and a family of vampires accidentally book a holiday to Rome. Beautifully descriptive language, pacy stories and lively illustrations make for a deliciously moreish collection, perfect for encouraging developing and newly-confident readers.