Stories for Summer

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; a lonely child makes a tiny dragon friend at the beach; an ice-cream seller finds a book of magical recipes; and a miserable summer is rescued when a boy finds an antique lamp... Beautifully descriptive language, pacy stories and lively illustrations make for a deliciously moreish collection, perfect for encouraging developing and newly-confident readers.

Product details

• Authors: Rose Hall, Jones Rob Lloyd, Mairi Mackinnon, Mairi Jones Mackinnon
• Assisted by: Ruth Bennett (Illustration), Jennifer Jamieson (Illustration), Lucy Semple (Illustration), Adam Walker-Parker (Illustration), Richard Watson (Illustration)
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 04.06.2026
• EAN: 9781836044703
• ISBN: 978-1-83604-470-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Illustrated Story Collections
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Short Stories, Seasonal interest: Summer, Holidays & seasonal interest, Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 5 years, Short stories (Children's / Teenage), Children's / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children's / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children's / Teenage fiction: Short stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General