Books with author Sarah The Duchess of York Ferguson

From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, a picture book starring a lovable and spunky character who will inspire prima ballerinas everywhere!More than anything, Rosie loves to dance and wants to be a prima ballerina. But when she enrolls in ballet school, she can’t seem to master the plié or balance her arabesque. Never mind the grand jeté! Is there any hope for Rosie’s big dreams? With charming text from Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, and delightful illustrations from Caldecott Honoree Diane Goode, this encouraging story of an aspiring dancer will have readers asking for an encore.

That Ruby! Wherever she goes, table cloths accidentally pull dishes to the floor, flowers get trampled and spaghetti somehow end up in her hair. You can't take Ruby anywhere! One sunny morning, the postman brings Ruby an amazing invitation to have tea with -- the Queen! Ruby had better polish her manners and quickly. Will Ruby really be ready in time? Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Robin Preiss Glasser know a thing or two about the importance of manners and poise and being ladylike. In Tea For Ruby, they have created the irrepressible Ruby, whose antics and foibles with touch readers' hearts as she tries her very best to do things correctly. In the end, she knows she is loved for who she is, and that she will always be a princess, royal or not!

Ruby gets a princess-worthy primer on manners in this charming picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser and author Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Ruby does her best to have good manners—yet no matter her efforts, she just can’t seem to succeed. But when Ruby receives a mysterious surprise invitation to tea with the Queen, she is especially determined to polish her poise. She goes from the postman to her brother to the playground to her parents, trying her hardest to have manners befitting a princess. Will she ever manage to be proper in time for tea at the palace? In this New York Times bestseller, cheerful, elegant text from Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, pairs with Robin Preiss Glasser’s “exuberant illustrations, rendered in her unmistakable Fancy Nancy style (Publishers Weekly)” to create an endearing and gently instructive story about manners.

It is a splendid autumn afternoon at Buttercup Cottage. After Little Red and her friends set off on their way to the Great Harvest Festival, they happen on two little mice who’ve lost their way. Little Red shrinks down to their size and offers to lend a hand. With the help of her dear friends, it’s Little Red to the rescue as she helps the mice find their mother in time for everyone to enjoy a splendiferous time at the festival!

Open the antique gate and enter a secret garden where a world of enchantment and wonder awaits...Children will delight in this charming tale about an old oak tree that is not what it seems, for frolicking fairies make their home among its sheltering branches.Can the Butterfly Catchers help to return calm and harmony to the Secret Garden and all the creatures who dwell in it?Will they come to see the old oak tree for what it truly is - the heart of this special place?An enchanting, heart-warming tale from Sarah, Duchess of York.

It's a sizzling hot summer's day at Buttercup Cottage. Little Red and her friends are packing the wonky wooden wagon and readying for the River Noodle Boating Bonanza. Little Red, Little Blue, Gino the dog, even Roany the pony are giddy with excitement for a splendiforous summer day on the River Noodle. The prize for the winner of the Boating Bonanza is a magical Key to the wonky wooden wagon. But when a pesky magpie flies down and swoops up the key, Little Red and her friends are worried that their super summer will be ruined. Just in time, Little Red, with the help of her sack of smiles and her bestest friends, comes to the rescue. And everyone at the Boating Bonanza is a winner when the magical key brings to life a truly magnificent treat for all. Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, delivers the third book in her delightful Little Red series, perfect for summer read-alouds.

It is Christmas Eve at Buttercup Cottage and Little Red and her friends are getting ready for their trip to Christmas Tree Wood, where they will deliver sugary cinnamon sticks to the mouse family and delicious treacle shortbread to the robins. But as they approach the Wood, they find that Little Red’s friend Father Christmas has a big problem: instead of eight reindeer, he has only seven! Thanks to Little Red’s sack of smiles, Roany the Pony is filling in for Ronald the reindeer, Little Red is helping Father Christmas make up for lost time delivering gifts, and Little Blue is making Buttercup Cottage ready for his friends when they return. It’s Christmaspuddingtastic!

Arthur the unicorn feels like an outsider in the meadow where the horses see only his difference and not his magnificence. They don't believe in unicorns and magic and they haven't smiled for so long they have forgotten how to. Sometimes Arthur is so lonely he wishes he were ordinary instead of special.There is only one thing for him to do - leave the meadow and go in search of 'happy'. If he can bring 'happy' back to the grumpy horses, surely they will want him to join the herd.Arthur's quest takes him deep into The Magic Forest where he encounters magical characters and makes new friends who each give him a special gift as he follows his dream.Will Genie Gems and her Sword of Truth help Arthur Fantastic combine the essence of the coloured ribbons to uncover their true meaning?A delightful tale full of magic, wonder and whimsy from Sarah, Duchess of York.