New Releases by Vivian French

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.

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

Bill Bird has new boots but he is having trouble because he can''t tie them.

Little Lion and Large Lion love to lick, leap, laugh - and lie down for a loving cuddle and lullaby These cuddly animals make a comic duo.

Iggy pig is ready for the snow.

Explores the migration of the swallows.

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.

Walker Story Plays are dramatic versions of popular nursery stories that children will already be familiar with. The plays are written for four voices, with the parts clearly denoted by different colour bands.

Space Dog solves a strange case of howling in outer space. Space Dog.

Story Plays are dramatic versions of favourite stories, retold by Vivian French and suitable for reading aloud. The plays are written for four voices, illustrated with pictures from the original book, with parts clearly denoted by different colour bands. Each part can be read by a single voice or several voices. They aim to accommodate a wide range of reading abilities, so everyone can join in.

"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.

Read about Tillie McGillie''s fantastical chair, the ghost of Crumbling Castle, Fred the Angel and lots more in this collection of stories by top authors such as Vivian French, Sarah Hayes and Martin Waddell.

This nursery story is retold in dramatic format. The play is written for four voices, with each part suitable for reading by a single voice or several voices. This version of the story is designed for a wide range of reading abilities.

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

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

Tiger says "No!" to everything his mother wants him to do, but then finds out that having a temper tantrum will not get him what he wants. Full color.

There are weird and wicked pirates in space. But Space Dog wants to find the treasure before they do. Can he manage it?

The Big Fat Hen is back--and still trying to help! So when Red Rooster tells her that it''s hard work waking up the farmyard every day, she decides to take over. But the good-hearted hen doesn''t know WHEN it''s time to rouse everyone--and soon she''s telling them all "Wake up!" even though the moon''s still bright in the sky. Kids will laugh out loud at her delightful antics.

The Beepers of Planet Beep are in trouble. Their moon won''t stop dripping yummy green cheese. Will they all be drowned in their beepholes? Will Space Dog save the day?

"Iggy Pig is going to the beach. He can''t wait to feel the sand between his toes. But what is that big gray animal with the long bushy tail and hungry smile up to? Iggy Pig better watch out!"--Back cover

Oliver, star of Oliver''s Vegetables, is back from his healthy week eating vegetables at his grandpa''s house. Suddenly, the fruit at home doesn''t seem quite good enough for Oliver. What is his mum to do? Other titles in this series: Oliver''s Fruit Salad Oliver''s Milkshake

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

Little Gray the whale is born, learns to swim and dive in the ocean, and accompanies his mother on the migration from Baja California to the Arctic feeding grounds. Includes a map showing the whales'' migration route.

Iggy Pig''s having a party. He wants to invite his good friends Tabby Cat and Dusty Dog. But who is that big gray animal with the long bushy tail and the hungry smile? Iggy Pig didn''t invite him, did he?

While Mom and Dad do nothing but daydream at the picnic, the young boy keeps very active noticing all kinds of things going on around them.

Young Harry feels useless because he lacks the talents that other family members have as circus performers.

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.