Most Popular Books by Vivian French

Helen, who does not know very much about spiders, is introduced to them by her cousins and finds them to be fascinating creatures.

Four funny new titles to read aloud - the perfect introduction to playscripts. Walker Story Plays are establishing a tradition of excellence with their dramatic versions of favourite stories, superbly told and perfect for reading aloud. These four new titles for younger children are exciting and boldly illustrated stories, providing a fun first introduction to reading playscripts. The plays are written for three voices, with the parts clearly denoted by different colour bands. Each part can be read by a single voice or several voices. They accommodate a range of reading abilities too, so everyone can join in

When the power-crazy Most Royal of Fire Dragons decides he wants to rule not only his own hot southern kingdom but also the icy wastes of the Snow Dragons' northern territory, catastrophe occurs. The Fire Dragon ignores the warning from the powerful Book that Twolegs will eventually destroy his kind, and sets out crisping and frazzling the world. Little Tuft, a Twoleg, can't ignore the warning and enlists the help of the last remaining Snow Dragon in a thrilling and magical quest to save the world from burning up... An entrancing story, lyrically told and gorgeously illustrated, which will be appreciated on a variety of levels by children from pre-school to 8-year-olds and older.

When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Cave Baby hears a mammoth. His parents are frightened and hide. What does Cave Baby do to save the day? ¡Te presento al mamut!(Meet the Mammoth!) is an innovativeLightning Readerthat features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for ages 2 to 4 features less than 50 words 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!

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. Mrs Ladybird is going shopping. But she's forgotten her purse. Help her five little ladybirds find their mum in time for tea! Follow their trails to see where they go.

A delightfully cheerful non-fiction picture book about how to care for your cat, from much-loved author Vivian French and award-winning illustrator Salvatore Rubbino. A non-fiction picture book about a rescue cat, with a charmingly funny story by Vivian French and lively illustrations by Salvatore Rubbino. The story follows a family who have just moved into a mouse-infested flat. Dad is terrified of mice and, after several sleepless nights, decides they should get a cat. They meet Kevin the cat in a rescue home - he's big and strong, and they're sure he'll catch all of the mice. But Kevin has other ideas... Join this lovable tomcat as he settles into his new home, gradually learning how to use a litter tray, when he'll be fed and that it's probably better to use a scratching post than to shred the back of Dad's chair. The caption text provides information on feeding, grooming and caring for your cat - and at the end of the book, there's a handy index and bibliography.

Les princesses de la Chambre des Roses d'Argent sont enfin au Royaume des Glaces ! Ce parc d’attraction a l’air si merveilleux ! Malheureusement, il n’y a pas de chambre pour six. L’une d’entre elles va donc devoir dormir seule... Mais pour le six amies, les choses sont claires : pas questions d’être séparées !

Daffodil Room are on a daytrip to Seabird Island. They're having a fabulous time, until Princess Rachel spots a baby dolphin in terrible trouble.

La temible capitana Jennifer Aguamala Jones vuelve a las andadas en compa a de Alegre Roger, el Primer Maestre Mutt. En esta aventura, su barco se encuentra inm vil en medio del mar hasta que a Mutt se le ocurre un invento genial. Pero la tripulaci n de piratas salvajes est dispuesta a hacerles las cosas dif ciles a la capitana y sus amigos.

Emma quiere ayudar a sus nuevos vecinos, que acaban de instalarse en el barrio. No le será fácil. Su aventura se complica cuando Melody y Ágata, del equipo Estrella Gemela, hacen uso de una magia muy peligrosa.

Se acerca el Día de Fin de Curso y las princesas de la sala narciso están como locas de contentas. Tienen que prepararse para el desfile y asistirán al gran baile con sus mejores vestidos. Además, la reina Gwendoline les tiene preparada una sorpresa muy especial. ¡Podrán pedir un deseo a la caracola del hada marina! ¿Qué pedirán las malvadas gemelas Diamonde y Gruella?

La tripulaci n del Espectro Espeluznante bajo el mando de la capitana Jennifer Aguamala Jones ha encontrado un tesoro en el fondo del mar, pero el malvado Zorro ha ideado una t cnica Para huir con las riquezas y dejar a todos con las manos vacias. la valent a de Alegre Roger combinada con el ingenio de Primer Maestre Mutt har n de esta historia de piratas una aventura divertida y emocionante.

Las princesas Leah y Amelia están contentísimas, ¡van a participar en el Rastro Mágico! Conocerán la Isla Esmeralda, y si resuelven todas las pistas del juego, las princesas de la sala narciso ganarán un fantástico viaje en globo a la Torre de la Danza. Como siempre, algo tramarán las malvadas gemelas, Diamonde y Gruella. ¿Quiénes llegarán al baile en globo?

"La princesa Leah está emocionadísima porque la reina Gwendoline ha organizado una excursiónincreíble: el hada Angora llevará a las princesas de la sala narciso al Mundo Marino Esmeralda. ¡Esun lugar maravilloso! Verán todo tipo de peces preciosos y conocerán al príncipe Romeo."--Casadellibro.

Charlotte, Katie, Daisy, Alice, Sofía y Emily son seis princesas muy diferentes que comparten dormitorio en la «Academia para princesas» que dirige la reina Gloriana. Allí aprenderán desde hablar con un dragón a comportarse en una fiesta de etiqueta. A medida que van adquiriendo conocimientos, irán ganando los puntos necesarios para pertenecer al «Club de las Princesas».

Collins Big Cat readers and workbooks help children to learn how to read in English - accurately, fluently and with enjoyment. Contains the following Readers and Workbooks: · Too hot to stop (green) · I've just had a bright idea (green) · Big Cat babies (green) · Jodie the juggler (green) · Wellies (green)

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. Mickey's gran has sent him a magical pencil. It's red and yellow and blue and green, and Mickey can't wait to use it. But there always seems to be someone who needs the help of its magic powers more than Mickey does... A lovely story about friendship and togetherness, told in Vivian French's heartwarming style. With full colour illustrations on every page from Sarah Jennings, MICKY'S MAGIC PENCIL is guaranteed to delight.

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks accompany the popular Collins Big Cat series. They enable children to practice and reinforce the target vocabulary and language structures presented in each corresponding Collins Big Cat reader through enjoyable puzzles, games and activities, as well as through more traditional comprehension exercises. Tracing, copying and eventually free-writing tasks build and develop children's writing skills as they progress through the Bands, Pink A to Lime. A fun quiz to test understanding, and a reward certificate at the back of each Workbook, enable children to feel a sense of progress as they learn to read more confidently in English.

A collection of five-minute stories, made from nursery rhymes and illustrated by four different artists.

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.

In three stories, a little old woman cleans the cobwebs from the sky, Little Ivan is taken away by Old Mother Wolf, and a small green child is produced by a log of applewood.

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.

Me voici enfin en route pour les Tours d'Argent ! Oui, moi, Princesse Charlotte ! J'ai eu tellement peur, l'année dernière, de ne pas entrer au Club du Diadème ! Cet endroit a l'air tout simplement merveilleux. Mais voilà que je me trompe de chemin pour l'académie, et que je découvre une rose si belle qu'elle semble enchantée...