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Vivian French
Books in Order: 205 titles
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Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken!
What better way to spend a sunny day than a visit to Grandpa’s chickens—and a peek at some baby chicks just as they hatch?When Julie and her little brother Bob visit Grandpa on a beautiful day, they’re in for a treat: a yard ful...
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Hello, Horse
A gentle introduction to horses will draw both committed horse lovers and those who need a little reassurance before jumping into the saddle.I have a friend named Catherine, and she has a horse named Shannon. “Come and meet her,” Catherin...
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Lottie Luna and the Giant Gargoyle
A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children''s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire. Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She''s super-fast,...
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Lottie Luna and the Fang Fairy
A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children''s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire. Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She''s super-fast,...
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How Billy Hippo Learned His Colours
Award-winning children's author Vivian French teams up again with illustrator Hannah Foley for the second book in the Billy Hippo series. This vibrant, colourful tale is about Billy the hippo who is keen to find a very special gift for his dad's birt...
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Lottie Luna and the Twilight Party
A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children''s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire. Lottie Luna.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She''s super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn''t...
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Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden
A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children''s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire. Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She''s super-fast,...
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The Spectacular Revenge of Suzi Sims
A comical and quirky revenge tale about school bullies and sports day from award-winning author Vivian French.Sports day is coming up and Suzi can''t wait to run in the 100 metres. She''s in a great mood - until her class get saddled with mean old Mi...
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Tom & Tallulah and the Witches' Feast
A rollicking fairytale adventure full of magical mayhem, from the makers of The Adventures of Alfie Onion and The Cherry Pie Princess.From much-loved author Vivian French and rising star Marta Kissi comes a spellbinding new adventure. After turning u...
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The Fiendish Revenge of Leroy Jones
Leroy Jones is a very ordinary boy blessed with a truly ridiculous name - one that he is determined to keep hidden from everyone. But when he is paired with the bossy Amy Strundle for a project, she''s set to be a thorn in his side and wants everyone...
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Spots, Stripes and Zigzags
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his un...
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The Adventures of Alfie Onion
Black-and-white illustrations throughout; full of hilarious characters; written by a well-loved and poular author; marks the beginning of a new series of stand-alone comic novels.In this stand-alone comic adventure for younger readers, Alfie Onion ha...
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Emily Mouse's Birthday Party
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 ... -
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The Most Wonderful Thing in the World
Stunning illustrations enhance a deft retelling of this classic tale of a king, a queen, a princess, legions of suitors, and a treasure hidden in plain sight. Once upon a time, a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter to the young man wh...
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Knight in Training
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his ...
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A Very Bothersome Bear
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his a...
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A Horse Called Dora
A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling. Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his a...
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Dragons Can't Swim
Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt and uncle while his parents are away. Not only does he have to put up with his annoying cousin...
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Blood and Guts and Rats' Tail Pizza
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.Hank can't work out where all his customers have gone....
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A Cat in a Coat
When Cat asks Goat to ride in his boat, he has something sneaky plannedA cat in a coat meets a goat in a hat in this short rhyming tale. After a quick boat ride, though, who is wearing what? ...
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Mouse in the House
What can Gran do to get rid of�the mouse in her house?
Gran has got a little problem -- there's a mouse in her house and it is eating her cheese. How is Gran going to get rid of the mouse? With a black and white cat? Or with a big, sp...
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Pig in Love
Pig has to learn to fly, or he'll never be allowed to marry�his darling Piggie�
Pig Loves Piggie, and Piggie loves Pig, but mean old Daddy won't let them be married! He wants her to marry a pig that can fly, and we all know that pigs ...
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Micky's Magic Pencil
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'...
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I Am a Woolly Hat
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 ...
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Down in the Jungle
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.Down in the Jungle it's time for bed, but Monkey wants...
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The Music of Zombies
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. W...
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The Story House
Mum and Julius, Tia and Tim the twins, Jason, Daisy B Ross and Grannie Annie all live in the Story House, along with their pet dogs, cats, Roly the rat and lots of goldfish. Little Ghost and Big Ghost live there too. Every week Little Ghost flits in ...
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Morris and the Cat Flap
Morris is a lovable, greedy fat ginger kitten. In this story he is afraid of the new cat flat, but how will he get his food which is inside the house, when he is outside! A Roaring Good Read for new readersMorris is a loveable chubby, lazy kitten. Wh...
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Morris in the Apple Tree
The third book about Morris, the lovable fat ginger kitten whose main interest in life is food! A Roaring Good Read for children who are just able to read on their own.Morris gets chased up the apple tree by a great big dog. He crawls to the end of a...
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A Rainbow Shopping Day
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 ...
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The Big Sticky Bun
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 w...
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Mrs Hippo's Pizza Parlour
Business is poor at Mrs Hippo's Pizza Parlour. William and Mrs Hippo are worried, but when accident-prone Ellie Bear comes to play with William, she takes all their attention! Mrs Hippo decides to take the youngsters out for a ride in her motorbike s...
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A Creepy Crawly Story
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.When naughty Wizz Bee and Buzz Bee come home without a...
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Staying with Gran
This title is one in a series of six brilliant new first experiences books about the Buttons family. Cherry, Charlie and Baby Lou have never stayed with Gran on their own before, but she makes sure they have a lovely time. They make cupcakes and have...
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The Perfect Pet Shop
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, ...
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My Own Special Way. by Mithaa Al Khayyat
Little Hamda wants to wear the veil like her big sisters, but must find her own special way to prove she's grown
The Flight of Dragons
How long does a dragon's egg take to hatch? Find out as this hilariously macabre series continues. In this deadly funny fourth Tale from the Five Kingdoms, it's Gracie Gillypot's birthday, and Prince Marcus plans to show her a flight of dragons as...
The Kitten With No Name
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 ...
Princess Bethany and the Lost Piglet
When one of the piglets from the farm disappears, Bethany is desperate to help. Can she and her friends from Tulip Room find him? The princesses must band together to save the little oinker!...
Princess Mia and the Magical Koala
Princess Mia, Bethany, Caitlin, Lindsey, Abigail, and Rebecca have been best friends forever and they get to room together. It's a new term and the princesses are at Diamond Turrets. There they will learn how to look after animals, and Princess Mia c...
Princess Millie and the Magical Mermaid
The princesses at Emerald Castle have an art lesson on the beach one day, and Princess Millie can't believe her eyes when she sees a mermaid out at sea! The nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella refuse to believe that mermaids exist, but they are taught a...
Princess Rachel and the Dancing Dolphin
When the princesses at Emerald Castle go out on a trip to Seabird Island, Princess Rachel notices a baby dolphin caught in the nets of the fishing boat they are on. Can Princess Rachel save the dolphin? And will Daffodil Room come first in the test o...
Princess Zoe and the Wishing Shell
There is a special end of term tradition at Emerald Castle -- the princesses get to make wishes using a special wishing shell given to the Princess Academy by a generous sea fairy. If the wish is kind and thoughtful, it will come true! Will Princess ...
Polly's Pink Pajamas
A pajama-loving Polly is in for a surprise as she scrambles to find the right party outfit in this sweet, child-friendly tale. Polly adores her pink pajamas. She wears them all day long! But of course she can't wear them to Fred's party, so all he...
Princess Amelia and the Silver Seal
Princess Amelia is so excited to be starting a new term at the Princess Academy with her best friends Leah, Ruby, Millie, Rachel,�and Zoe in Daffodil Room. And what a wonderful surprise -- the Princess Academy at Emerald Castle is by the seaside! Pri...
Princess Leah and the Golden Seahorse
The princesses are off to Emerald Sea World for a school outing -- they can't wait to see the wonderful golden seahorse! When Princess Leah notices Diamonde and Gruella behaving oddly, she decides to follow them. Are the nasty twins up to no good aga...
Princess Ruby and the Enchanted Whale
Princess Ruby and her friends go out on a boat with the school fairy godmother, Fairy G, to look for Old Grey, the whale whose beautiful song has a magical effect on everyone who hears it. Why is Old Grey late this year? And will the nasty twins Diam...
Caterpillar, Caterpillar
Watch with a girl and her grandfather as a caterpillar hatches, sheds its skin, grows bigger and bigger, and emerges from its pupa transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: * an engagi...
Emerald Ball
The princesses at Emerald Castle are going on a hot-air balloon race to the Princes' Academy! And once there, the princesses are going to have a croquet match against the princes! Who will win the match? And will the nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella ...
Princess Ellie and the Enchanted Fawn
A little fawn has lost its way in Hollyberry Wood. Can the Pearl Palace Princesses help Witch Windlespin find his mother? Princess Ellie has an idea, but nasty Princess Diamonde has one too....
Midnight Masquerade
Princess Emma and Princess Jasmine are visiting the Tiara Club Academy to determine if they would like to become members. Together with the other princesses, they early await the Midnight Masquerade, a huge party complete with masks and ice skating! ...
Princess Grace and the Golden Nightingale
Fairy G is taking the princesses to the Museum of Royal Life! Princess Grace can't wait to hear the golden nightingale sing, but the horrible twins Diamonde and Gruella are determined to get her into trouble.
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Princess Lucy and the Precious Puppy
Princess Lucy has a secret. She doesn't like games -- and it's nearly Sports Day! But when Queen Molly asks her for a special favor, Lucy is in for a real surprise....
Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten
Princess Hannah is so pleased to be at Pearl Palace with her friends from Lily Room! But when she finds a little black kitten the nasty twins are determined to get her into trouble....
Princess Party Letters
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 ...
The Bag of Bones
When the quill writes GO GO GO frantically on the wall, and the House of the Ancient Crones heaves Gracie Gillypot outside onto the path, it can mean only one thing: theres Trouble in the Five Kingdoms. This time its in the form of a beady-eyed, gree...
Charlotte and Katie at Silver Towers
Welcome to the Tiara Club! Join Charlotte, Katie, and the other princesses from Silver Rose Room as they learn all they need to know to become a Perfect Princess. Princess Charlotte can't wait to see her friends on their first day at Silver Towers. B...
Charlotte and Katie at the Princess Academy
Welcome to the Tiara Club! Join Charlotte, Katie, and the other princesses from Rose Room as they learn all they need to know to become a Perfect Princess. Friendship, magic and a boarding school setting make for lots of wonderful adventures!...
Daisy and Alice at Silver Towers
Welcome to the Tiara Club! Join Daisy, Alice, and the other princesses from Silver Rose Room as they learn all they need to know to become a Perfect Princess. Friendship, magic and a boarding school setting make for lots of wonderful adventures!...
Daisy and Alice at the Princess Academy
Welcome to the Tiara Club! Join Daisy, Alice, and the other princesses from Rose Room as they learn all they need to know to become a Perfect Princess. Friendship, magic and a boarding school setting make for lots of wonderful adventures!...
The Heart of Glass
It's a fine day for dwarf watching! At least that's what Gracie Gillypott and Prince Marcus innocently think as they set out, unaware that Princess Marigold has honed her sights on Marcus and plans to follow him to the ends of the earth -- fan, fri...
Sophia and Emily at Silver Towers
Welcome to the Tiara Club! Join Sophia, Emily, and the other princesses from Silver Towers as they learn all they need to know to become a Perfect Princess. Friendship, magic and a boarding school setting make for lots of wonderful adventures!...
Sophia and Emily at the Princess Academy
Welcome to the Tiara Club! Join Sophia, Emily, and the other princesses from the Princess Academy as they learn all they need to know to become a 'Perfect Princess'. Friendship, magic and a boarding school setting make for lots of wonderful adventure...
Rose Petal Picnic
Two new princesses are at Diamond Turrets - and they're twins! Anna and Elizabeth hope to make lots of friends, but will the other princesses like them? Perhaps the magical Rose Petal Picnic will make them feel at home....
If I Were and Alien
Author: Vivan French, Lisa Williams, Publisher: Windmill Books Keywords: alien Pages: 31 Published: 2009-01 Language: English ISBN-10: 1607542676 ISBN-13: 9781607542674 Binding: Library Bi List Price: 22.60 USD...
Be a Perfect Princess
Do you want to be a PERFECT PRINCESS? Do you want to discover how to be the BESTEST friend, what to wear and how to be kind? Would you like to know how to do the most PERFECT curtsey and how to make great gifts and delicious treats?
The Tiara C...
Princess Promises Chequebook
Thirty-six magical promises to share with your family and friends. Now you can cheer up someone you love, be kind and generous to your friends, or use one as a very special gift. Just sign and tear out to spread lots of princess happiness!...
Winter Wonderland
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 ...
Singing to the Sun: A Fairy Tale
Thorfinn s father is obsessed with power while his mother cares only for wealth.
When it is time to choose a bride, Thorfinn decides he must listen to his own heart instead. He seeks the wisdom and experience of his friends, the court jester and ...
The Robe of Skulls
The sorceress Lady Lamorna wants a skull-studded gown of deep black velvet but finds her treasure chest empty of gold. That doesn't stop her from kidnapping, blackmailing, and using more than a little magic to get what she needs. Will all her best-la...
Draglins and the Bully
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. What will draglin school in the great Outdoors be like? Daffodil, Dora, Dennis and Danny don't know what to expect, but their classmate P...
Draglins and the Fire
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Human Beanies are dangerous, especially when they're blowing smoke. Now there's a fire in Under Shed, and the flames are spreading! Can D...
Draglins Find a Hero
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Summer holidays should be fun, but it hasn't rained in weeks. There are cracks in the Underground, and Daffodil, Dora, Dennis and Danny's...
Draglins Lost
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Here comes a fierce crow with a big beak - is this the end of Dennis? It was meant to be a splendid day out from school, but he's got him...
Princess Amy and the Forgetting Dust
Princess Amy is nervous about the dance competition at the end of the school year, but when she accidentally inhales some potent Forgetting Dust, everything changes. Will Princess Amy win the competition?
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Princess Fashion Dress-Up Book
Children can dress Princess Charlotte and her friends from the Princess Academy for the royal garden party, the ball, and other princess parties, with dazzling gowns and beautiful tiaras. This fabulous princess activity book includes�six princess dol...
Princess Friends Sticker Book
This pretty princess activity book includes�more than�75 reusable stickers featuring all the princesses from the storybooks published to date, with magical animals and favorite princess things too. Children find the stickers for each page to bring th...
Draglins and the Flood
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Daffodil, Dora, Dennis and Danny are off to visit Great Grandmother Attica, but it's a scary journey. Can they save themselves, let alone...
Draglins Escape
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Daffodil, Dora, Dennis and Danny can't believe they are moving to the great Outdoors! How will they get down from Under Roof? And will th...
Draglins in Danger
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Wowling has been heard near the draglins' home in Under Shed! Daffodil, Dora, Dennis and Danny come face to face with a scary chat for th...
Draglins to the Rescue
Charming Borrowers-style stories about mini-dragons who move from their home in the attic to the great Outdoors. Daffodil, Dora, Dennis and Danny have moved Outdoors, but their things are trapped Under Roof! Dennis has a PLAN to rescue them ...But wi...
The Magic Bedtime Storybook
A book of ten enchanting stories set in a magical forest with a wonderful cast of fairies, wizards, trolls, witches, dragons, and pixies. We follow Ruby and her companion Spotty the frog, on their quest to fill her story-bag before the full moon. The...
Princess Parade
Two stories in one! Princess Hannah and Princess Lucy are fizzing with excitement. If Lily Room wins the prize for best stall at the Christmas Fair, they will get to lead the Princess Parade!...
Princess Daisy and the Magical Merry-Go-Round
Princess Daisy is nervous about riding a merry-go-round for the first time at King Percival's Royal Carnival. But this is no ordinary merry-go-round, and Daisy turns out to be much braver than she thinks!
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Princess Katie and the Mixed-up Potion
Princess Katie is thrilled -- they're going on a field trip to meet a real witch! But when Witch Windlespin teaches the princesses how to make a magic potion, something goes terribly wrong. . . .
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Princess Chloe and the Primrose Petticoats
Princess Chloe can't wait to wear her primrose petticoats to the Ruby Mansions ball. But she's forgotten her invitation! And when Princess Gruella wants to borrow her favorite dress, things get even worse.
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Princess Olivia and the Velvet Cape
Princess Olivia is chosen to demonstrate the best way to cross a puddle by stepping on a prince's cape -- with a real, live prince. But the jealous Diamonde isn't going to let Olivia outshine her. . . .
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Ellie and Elvis
A tale of friendship -- with a touch of monkey mischief. Ellie and Elvis are best friends. They both like bananas. They both love oranges. And they both adore dancing under the light of the moon. But one day, things go very wrong... It's rotten when ...
Princess Alice and the Magical Mirror
If Princess Alice doesn't pass the test for "Descending the Staircase as if Floating on Air," she won't be allowed to go to the Garden Party or look into the Magical Mirror. Luckily, help arrives! ...
Princess Charlotte and the Birthday Ball
It's Princess Charlotte's first day at the Princess Academy, and everything goes wrong. Her new friends' beautiful ball gowns are at the bottom of the lake -- and it's all Charlotte's fault! Will they still want to be friends with her? Will they g...
Princess Katie and the Silver Pony
When Princess Katie and her friends find out the first lesson of the day is Wish Class, they are very excited. If they use their wishes wisely, they'll win enough tiara points for a place in the Seashell Coach during the Royal Parade. However, th...
Christmas Wonderland
The princesses at Silver Towers are putting on a Christmas show. All princesses are invited to sing, dance or recite a poem. Our six Tiara Club princesses decide to take part, but will the nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella manage to sabotage them?...
Princess Charlotte and the Enchanted Rose
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. . . .
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Princess Emily and the Wishing Star
It's nearly the end of the year, and Princess Emily is worried that she hasn't earned enough tiara points to get her silver sash and go to the Silver Ball. Hopefully horrible Princess Diamonde won't spoil everything.
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Princess Sophia and the Prince's Party
Oh, no! The princesses are invited to a ball at the Princes' Academy, but Princess Sophia is having trouble with her dancing lessons. Will she step on the toes of a prince or be the belle of the ball?
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Henny Penny
Everyone has heard the story of Henny Penny, and how her foolishness led her to a terrible end. But that is the version from the fox's point of view. In this beautifully illustrated retelling, readers will enjoy a cheery new take on the tale of He...
The Daddy Goose Treasury
Who tells the true stories behind well-loved nursery rhymes? Daddy Goose With fresh, full-color illustrations throughout, it's the perfect Father's Day gift--a treasury for the whole family to share. Meet Daddy Goose--a distant relative of old Mothe...
Meet the Mammoth!
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...
I Love You, Grandpa
"The special bond between young and old plays out sweetly in this happy picture book." BOOKLIST
Grandpa has come to stay for the weekend, and Mom is off to work. Stanley's brothers and sisters want to play soccer or jump-rope or bouncing, but Gra...
Mountain Mona
Children's, young adult and educational / Educational material / Educational: English language and literacy / Educational: English language: readers and reading schemes (YQCR), Designed / suitable for UK curricula and examinations / Designed / suitab...
Brian the Giant
A new title in the extremely popular Starters series for beginner readers. Brian the Giant loves eating muffins - but he hates making them. When his muffins keep disappearing, he sets a trap for the muffin thieves involving black pepper to make them ...
Present for Mom
"French's simple tale rings true for little ones, reminding them that their love is truly the most precious gift of all." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
Mother's Day is tomorrow, and all of Stanley's siblings have something special to give to Mom. Everyon...
I Wish I Were an Alien
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 coul...
Jodie the Juggler
'Collins Big Cat' is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children should love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every ...
Morris Plays Hide and Seek
Morris wants to eat his kitty biscuits, but his mother sends him off to play hide and seek instead. When it's Morris's turn to hide, he finds the perfect place: the food cupboard, where the kitty biscuits are kept!
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Bill Bird's New Boots
Bill Bird has got some really cool new boots. The problem is, he can't untie his laces! So when he goes Molly Mouse's party, he treads on everyone's toes. Finally, Molly helps him undo them. But then there's another problem. He can't tie them again! ...
Kingfisher Mini Treasury of Fairy Tales
Kingfisher Mini Treasuries are ideal for sharing aloud at bedtime . . . or anytime! Written and illustrated by leading contemporary authors and artists, these story collections sparkle with lively, rich text and evocative illustrations. These adorabl...
Kingfisher Book of Nursery Tales
Generations of children have listened enthralled to the tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This gorgeous new collection brings these and other nursery favorites to a new generation of little...
Growing Frogs
"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." -- �Family Fun
When a mother brings her daughter to a pond to collect some frog spaw...
The Snow Dragon
"In the beginning was a world, and it was divided into two halves. The Southern half was burning hot and ruled by ferocious fire dragons, but in the cold and icy North lived the peace -- loving Snow Dragons. Where North and South came together there ...
Morris the Mouse Hunter
Morris is ginger and very fat. He's a cat who loves snoozing and eating... but that won't catch him a mouse. Another lively story for beginner readers about this lovable puss.Morris is good at licking and purring. His mother wants him to be good at r...
Space Dog Visits Planet Earth
Space Dog must rescue Green Moon and Pink Arkle from the sticky web that the Spindlers have woven from all the smoke and bad smells that come from long tubes attached to every building on a planet called Earth....
Oliver's Milkshake
First it was his vegetables. Then it was his fruit. Now it's his milk - will Oliver ever like what's good for him? Spend a day on the farm with him and find out! Busy-body Auntie Jen is determined that Oliver shall drink his milk. But just how can...
Space Dog Meets Space Cat
Deep in outer space, Space Mouse has heard a Meowling. What - or who - on earth can it be? Space Dog flies through the darkest, most dangerous part of space to investigate and who should he discover? Space Cat. Cats and Dogs are not a happy match - o...
Space Dog to the Rescue
The sun is up, and the moons are sleeping - all except one. Beeper Moon is crying great, gooey tears that are dripping all over Planet Beep. Will everyone on planet Beep drown in green cheese? Not if Space Dog comes to the rescue!...
Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales
Prepare to be spellbound by Vivian French's enthralling retellings of such favorites as Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, and Cinderella! Peter Malone's captivating illustrations make this sumptuous col...
Aesop's Funky Fables
A re-telling of Aesop's classic moral tales - some well-known and some almost unknown. Rap your way through these wacky new versions of Aesop's classic fables, supported by vibrant subversive illustations....
Big Fat Hen and the Hairy Goat
What a HELPFUL hen the Big Fat Hen wants to be! So, when Hairy Goat says, "I want a juicy green cabbage for my breakfast!" she happily opens the gate to Farmer Tile's garden, where lots and lots of cabbages grow. But then Spotty Pig and Brown Cow com...
Big Fat Hen and the Red Rooster
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 te...
Hedgehog & the Big Bag
Hector, Hattie, Harry and Hester, the four hedgehogs from "Hedgehogs Don't Eat Hamburgers", trick Fox into letting them inside his food bag. Fox thinks he's getting four hedgehogs to eat; the hedgehogs know he's not, but they're getting grasshoppers,...
Iggy Pig's Party
Iggy Pig is having a party for his birthday. He invites Tabby Cat and Dusty Dog. But his big mistake is in inviting the big grey wolf, who plans to eat more than just cabbage leaves and potato peelings. This is an easy-to-read first reader....
Iggy Pig's Skippy Day
Iggy Pig has just learned to skip and invites all his friends to join in. Lucky Lamb, Chicky Chick, Bunny Rabbit and a big grey wolf skip along behind him. Iggy Pig can skip harder and faster, and for longer, than anybody else! Especially a hungry wo...
Oliver's Fruit Salad
Remembering his experiences helping Grandpa pick fruit in the country, Oliver insists that only fresh fruit grace his dinner table, although he refuses to eat it until a funny thing happens. By the author of
Oliver's Vegetables. ...
In a Hole
Mole needs the Squeaky Cleaners to help him get ready for his party. But his house is filthy, the party food keeps running away, and he's forgotten to send out his invitations. Thank goodness Fred has a plan! This is an easy-to-read first reader....
In a Muddle!
Gina, Nina, and Fred love to clean homes, but it always leads to trouble. While Nina and Gina clean Mrs Bird's bird box, Fred volunteers to look after Mrs Bird's babies. Easy, thinks Fred. Little does he know what six naughty babies can get up to. Th...
In a Stew!
Gina, Nina and Fred love to clean homes -- but it always leads to trouble. Miss Kitty Plush is hungry for mice, so she tricks the Squeaky Cleaners into coming to her house. Will they be turned into mouse stew? This is an easy-to-read first reader....
In a Tip!
Gina, Nina, and Fred love to clean homes -- but it always leads to trouble. Sir Rattus Rat's castle is full of rubbish and his neighbor is fed up. But there's something strange about all the mess -- and Fred thinks he knows why. This is an easy-to-re...
Christmas Star Called Hannah
The only kid in her class who is not excited about the Christmas play, Hannah believes that it better to play the part of Mary rather than the star that lights the way to Jesus, but eventually she finds a way to be the best Christmas star ever....
Oh No, Anna!
When their parents are killed in a car accident, Scott and Gregg are sent to live with an uncle they never knew they had. While Scott is determined to give his uncle and his new life a chance, Gregg refuses to reach out for help in coming to terms wi...
Oliver's Vegetables
With a bit of help from his grandfather, Oliver soon discovers that life exists beyond french fries. This fresh and funny book, with immensely appealing artwork by a talented newcomer, will delight young readers. It may also get them to eat their spi...
A Song for Little Toad
Lulling her young tadpole to sleep, a mother frog is advised by a sheep, duck, and nightingale that "baaa," "quack," and gentle lullabyes are sure-fire successes, but the baby frog will only fall asleep to the sound of croaking....
Spider Watching
Watercolor paintings and information-packed notes concerning spiders and their behavior highlight a unique recollection of a young girl's growing interest in spiders, after she gets over her initial fear of the arachnids....
Why the Sea Is Salt
In a retelling of a Norwegian folktale, kindly Matilda's generosity toward a stranger brings her a magic butter churn that gives her family everything it needs, and brings her greedy uncle exactly what he deserves....
One Ballerina Two
Two young ballerinas, one small and one not-so-small, practise their steps and movements - from ten plies to one final hug in this delightful study of sibling affection. The younger sister's adoring, scruffy and clumsy attempts to imitate her older s...
The Cherry Pie Princess
Bored and lonely Princess Peony wants to learn how to DO things -- like cooking! But when Peony borrows a cookbook from the public library, the king has the old librarian who tried to help the princess arrested for "speaking out of turn." Can Peony...
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Vivian French has published 205 books.Vivian French does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken!, was published in March 2025.The first book by Vivian French, One Ballerina Two, was published in October 1991.Yes. Vivian French has 12 series.
