Short Stories - Silvia Borando

Short Stories

By: Silvia Borando

Hardcover | 29 April 2025

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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


Short Stories proves that when it comes to humour and narrative, less can definitely be more.

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