Best Selling Books by Vivian French

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. Basma has been wondering a lot about love. What is it like? Does it have a shape or a colour or a taste? Is it like a coat or a jumper or a shawl? Or is it like a warm woolly hat? This charming new Early Reader story from the United Arab Emirates will be enjoyed by everyone, parents and children alike - and in particular fans of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU.

A timid young princess is afraid of dragons until she sees one for herself, then has the opportunity to prove her newfound courage to the entire school.

First published: London: Evans Brothers.

The web of power looks smooth and peaceful — until a new threat looms — in the fifth tale from the Five Kingdoms. Prince Albion expects a unique occasion when he starts planning Cockenzie Rood Day to celebrate his kingdom — and himself. What he doesn’t expect is boppings on the head and kidnapping, all because a zombie wants to play his fiddle in the talent contest. With a misbehaving path, a romantic bat, and a greedy butler to set them on their way, Gracie Gillypot and Prince Marcus are off on their fifth adventure. It’s up to a Trueheart, a resourceful prince, and Gubble the troll to stop the zombie before he does some giant damage to the Five Kingdoms.

While visiting his grandfather, who has a wonderful garden, Oliver learns to eat vegetables other than potatoes. Suggested level: junior.

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. Poor lost Kitten. He doesn''t have a name or a home to call his own. All he wants is to find a warm and cosy place where someone will love him. Will anyone help this little kitten?

Book Band: Lime - Ideal for ages 7+ A quirky school comedy from Vivian French. Perfect for fans of Wigglesbottom Primary and Kes Grey''s Daisy books. When Dan gets into trouble at school for being untidy, he teams up with his best friend Billy to find out who''s throwing his lunchbox on the floor. With chalk fingerprints and missing sardine sandwiches as clues, Detective Dan is on the case! This humorous mystery from award-winning author Vivian French has appealing black-and-white illustrations by Daniel Duncan and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Patrice Lawrence, Tony Bradman, Margaret Mahy, Joan Aiken, Andrew Fusek Peters, Michaela Morgan, Geraldine McCaughrean and Narinder Dhami: any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed.'' - Books for Keeps on the Bloomsbury Readers series

Princess Alice determines to take responsibility when she causes another princess to drop and shatter a vase during the school''s preparation for the term garden party.

Alfie Onion has just set off on a great adventure ... but only to carry his brother''s luggage. It''s his elder brother, Magnifico Onion, who''s destined to win their family a Happily Ever After. But when it turns out Magnifico isn''t half the hero he''s cracked up to be, it falls to Alfie to save the day - with a little help from his loyal dog, a talking horse and a couple of meddling magpies.

"Part picture book for pleasure reading . . . and part practical how-to, this dramatic account is the next best thing to setting up a hatchery of your own." - FAMILYFUN When a mother brings her daughter to a pond to collect some frog spawn, the little girl isn’t sure what to expect. Day after day she checks on the jellylike bubbles until they turn into tadpoles, which sprout stumps that turn into legs with webby feet. The engaging narrative and colorful illustrations accurately evoke each stage of a frog’s growth - in a story that will inspire children to experience firsthand the wonders of the natural world.

An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French, complemented by gorgeous, full-colour, contemporary artwork by debut children''s illustrator, Amy Grimes. Bibi doesn''t believe in fairies. But when she meets her fairy godmother, the tiniest of hopes flickers in her mind. Seven quests to seven lands that will open a magic box and grant her a wish.... could it, just possibly, be true? Whisked away with her trusty companion, Sylvestro the cat, Bibi quests with giants, dragons, princes and princesses, wizards, witches, water sprites and sea elves, unicorns, trolls and gnomes... Can Bibi earn the keys to open the box.... and unlock her belief in fairy magic?

A kind and clever hen manages to outwit the sneaky fox that hopes to make her his next dinner.

Polly loves her pink pajamas so much that she wears them day and night, but when Fred invites her to a party, she visits all of her friends to borrow the special clothes she thinks she will need.

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. Jason and his little sister Daisy B go shopping, help wash the car, and splash about in the bath.

A bored boy''s world is suddenly populated by three house-building pigs, a girl wearing a red hood, and other familiar nursery characters.

When everyone refuses to take Milo the mole to the park, he goes by himself, leaving a trail for the others to follow.

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. It''s all quiet at the pet shop at the end of the day, but the animals want to have some fun - who wants a story?

Each book in this series follows the amazing journey undertaken by a different type of animal: a bird, a sea creature and a land animal. Here, Ragged Ear travels with her daughter to the calving lands to give birth to her next calf.

Retells the story of Mary and Joseph''s trip into Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus in a manger.

Princess Charlotte''s first day at Silver Towers isn''t going as planned. She''s come to the wrong door, she can''t find her friends, and it''s starting to rain! Then Charlotte finds a magical rose lying in a puddle. . . .

When a child is learning to read, every word counts!A boy gazes out the window of his house and wishes he could live in outer space. An alien gazes out the window of his spaceship and wishes he could live on planet earth. Well, be careful what you wish for!I Wish I Were an Alienis an innovativeLightning Readerthat features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide!This title is also available in a Spanish version!Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with ourLightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series!Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!

A winning combination of princessy glamour, school stories, friendship and magic. The evil twins Diamonde and Gruella make life difficult for the princesses from Lily Room, but Fairy G and Fairy Angora are there to see through their tricks and grant tiara points to our friends in Lily Room.

Humoristisk sørøverhistorie.

Join your favorite Tiara Club princesses in this enchanting holiday special. In these two stories, the girls participate in the Winter Festival talent show. The prize is a trip to the fabulous Winter Wonderland theme park. In spite of nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella, will the Rose Room princesses win the competition and go to the park?

The author of Once Upon a Time tells a charming, calming story that will reassure parents and children alike. When Little Toad cannot sleep, the sheep, duck, and nightingale try to help with lullabyes. But Old Mother Toad knows that only her song will do the trick. Watercolor illustrations.

Princess Daisy is afraid to ride the merry-go-round at King Percival''s Royal Carnival Party, but if she is going to be a perfect princess, she must try to overcome her fear.

Princess Megan is so excited about going to princess boarding school. Her grandmother gives her a diamond tiara before she leaves, and she can''t wait to wear it at the Tiara Ball. When Megan arrives at Royal Palace Academy for the Preparation of Perfect Princesses, she meets the terrible twins Diamonde and Gruella.

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. Jason and his little sister Daisy B help Mum and Dad with the shopping, the gardening and eating cakes!

When her class presents the nativity play, Hannah shines like a star over the very special baby which she finds in the audience to play the part of Jesus.

Hector and Hattie and Harry and Hester set off to find a nice juicy hamburger. But Fox doesn’t want a hamburger, and neither does Badger. What they want are four nice fat juicy hedgehogs for their tea! Two funny stories about four friendly hedgehogs, perfect for beginner readers.

Story about a sweet little hen and the fox who sees her only as a chicken dinner

Take a trip to the dinosaur exhibition with a young boy and his granddad and learn about the greatest carnosaur of all - tyrannosaurus rex. Find out what we know about T-Rex and what we can only wonder about.

Sophie wishes for Santa to bring her a little black kitten for Christmas.

When a child is learning to read, every word counts!A boy gazes out the window of his house and wishes he could live in outer space. An alien gazes out the window of his spaceship and wishes he could live on planet earth. Will, be careful what you wish for!Ojalá fuera un extraterrestre( I Wish I Were an Alien) is an innovativeLightning Readerthat features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades K-1 features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide!This title is also available in an English version!Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with ourLightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series!Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!

When Grandpa comes to stay for the weekend, the children tire him out with all their activities.

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After substitute Fairy Angora''s wishes go awry, Princess Emily helps to bring Fairy G. back to the Academy to fix the problems.