Short Stories
Overview
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
Details
- Format
- Size
- Extent
- ISBN
- RRP
- Pub date
- Rights held
- Hardback
- 240mm x 240mm
- 48 pages
- 9781761381560
- AUD$27.99
- 29 April 2025
- World English
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About the Author
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.