Books with author Vivian French

A funny and heart-warming fairy tale about our values by Vivian French, exquisitely illustrated by Angela Barrett. From the author of the Tiara Club series comes a gently satirical fairy story for our times, illustrated by one of today's finest artists, Angela Barrett. When a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter Lucia to the man who can show them the most wonderful thing in the world, suitors descend on the palace bearing gifts. Roses, jewels and exotic birds; dancing girls, wind machines and mythical beasts - but nothing feels quite right. As the last suitor leaves, his weapons of mass destruction rejected, the king and queen are exhausted. But when a shy, young man, who isn't a suitor at all, steps forward, they finally understand what the most wonderful thing in the world really is. Vivian French's masterful retelling of a forgotten story is both funny and heart-warming, and Angela Barrett's breathtaking illustrations give life to an enchanting and romantic fairytale city.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Yippee! Emily Mouse is on her way to buy LOTS of birthday presents. But she has forgotten something very important!A charming new blue Early Reader story from bestselling author, Vivian French.

Little girls, ages 6 to 9, who love princesses will love The Tiara Club #1-6 chapter books and The Tiara Club at Ruby Mansions #1-4 chapter books! Titles include: (1) Princess Charlotte and the Birthday Ball; (2) Princess Katie and the Silver Pony; (3) Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon; (4) Princess Alice and the Magical Mirror; (5) Princess Sophia and the Sparkling Surprise; (6) Princess Emily and the Substitute Fairy; (7) Princess Chloe and the Primrose Petticoats; (8) Princess Jessica and the Best-Friend Bracelet; (9) Princess Georgia and the Shimmering Pearl; (10) Princess Olivia and the Velvet Cape.

It's party time at the Princess Academy—this special novelty book and stationary set is a perfect first Tiara Club title for younger princess fans It's Fairy G's birthday and the Silver Rose Room princesses have a plan to give her the best birthday ever. This gorgeous book includes pull-out letters, cards, and invitations, and a fabulous princess letter-writing set with a sticker sheet, pretty princess notepaper, and envelopes.

Where do Princesses go to school? The Princess Academy! There they learn all they need to know about becoming a proper Princess. With dramas and tiaras, this series is full of things for young readers to identify with and enjoy. Each story revolves around the six members of the Tiara Club, Princesses Emily, Katie, Daisy, Charlotte, Sophia and Alice, and follows their adventures as they pass through each level of schooling, from Grade 1 (How to behave at a Grand Ball) to Grade 6 (How to deal with a Wicked Fairy).

Sports Day is coming up soon and Suzi's in a great mood - until her class get saddled with mean old Miss Grit as their supply teacher. Miss Grit has it in for Suzi from day one, and worst of all, Suzi's rival Barbie Meek is Miss Grit's class favourite! The terrible duo are about to turn Suzi's life into a nightmare ... will she even make it to Sports Day for her chance to win the race? A comical and quirky revenge tale of school bullies and sports day from award-winning author Vivian French. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+