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
"Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm." Literary Review Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers. The story starts with a young laundry maid by the name of Minnie O'Sullivan, who is whisked away to a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Her friends plot to help her - but first they'll have to outwit Mrs Haddington, a wicked philanthropist, and Obadiah Marpike, a dastardly conman hiding in plain sight..."Delightful ... with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause." Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company"Storytelling at its best ... a classic in the making." The Scotsman on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company
A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet storiesFrom Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppelia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O'Hara's characterful illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the ballet ... certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!
A whimsical story about learning to use maps, perfect for very young children. One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation: Come to tea tomorrow! This is the way to my home. Love, Zane.Inside the envelope, there's a MAP. Anna soon decides to make a map of her own, too ... and before long, Dad and even Whiskers the cat are in on the fun.From routes to symbols, point of view and scale, join Anna and her dad as they explore the wonderful world of maps - with words by Vivian French, storyteller extraordinaire, and delightful pictures by rising star Ya-Ling Huang.
After dark at the pet shop, the animals are having lots of fun. 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?
You've met the Rose Room, Poppy Room, Lily Room and Daffodil princesses -- now meet their friends in Tulip Room as the Tiara Club moves to Diamond Turrets! Lots of animal adventures await in these six
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 ou
The girls in Team Starlight learn spells and earn their stars in this magical new young fiction series!Welcome to Stargirl Academy, the magical school in the clouds! Previously a rather old-fashioned
The girls in Team Starlight learn spells and earn their stars in this magical new young fiction series!Welcome to Stargirl Academy, the magical school in the clouds! Previously a rather old-fashioned
The girls in Team Starlight learn spells and earn their stars in this magical new young fiction series!Welcome to Stargirl Academy, the magical school in the clouds! Previously a rather old-fashioned
The girls in Team Starlight learn spells and earn their stars in this magical new young fiction series!Welcome to Stargirl Academy, the magical school in the clouds! Previously a rather old-fashioned
The girls in Team Starlight learn spells and earn their stars in this magical new young fiction series!Welcome to Stargirl Academy, the magical school in the clouds! Previously a rather old-fashioned
Follow the six best friends in the "Tiara Club" as they go on to the next stage of the Royal Palace Academy for the Preparation of Perfect Princesses: Silver Towers! Here, Princess Sophia tells her st
