Books of short stories for boys?

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PeachesMcLean · 12/03/2007 21:56

DS is nearly 6 and we've been doing a lot of short stories at bedtime recently, rather than picture books. We've worked through Thomas the Tank Engine stories (surprisingly DS liked these) and Horrid Henry. Which we both love.

Any recommendations???

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Themis · 12/03/2007 21:59

Some Dick King Smith books or Captain Underpants ( a favourite with my DS 6 )

somersetmum · 12/03/2007 22:01

Roald Dahl books are brilliant and ds loved them.

casbie · 13/03/2007 14:32

any books by carlé - famous for that caterpillar book that turns into butterfly

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PeachesMcLean · 18/03/2007 23:55

Hmm, a quick update. I have to say I'm not impressed with Captain Underpants. Very american and a lot of phrases about "butts" and "what the heck", and children that say "Whatever." Now, why do I find that a problem when we love Horrid Henry so much?

Off to Waterstones next week to try some of the other suggestions.

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Furball · 19/03/2007 07:03

My ds likes 'yuck' stories by matt and dave. H's 5.5 and a very confident reader and I found it hard to find books that grabbed his attention. As this series has stories about big bogies and farts it makes him giggle as well as makes him read.

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