A Christmas carol
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A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.
Vivian French stond bekend om haar boeiende persoonlijkheid en diepe liefde voor woorden, een passie die haar via acteren en verhalen vertellen naar het schrijverschap van kinderboeken leidde. Haar uitgebreide oeuvre, met meer dan tweehonderd titels, toont haar verteltalent en haar scherpe waardering voor taal. French's verhalen verkennen vaak het plezier van het vertellen en de kracht van woorden, en zijn bedoeld om jonge lezers te boeien. Haar benadering van schrijven is zowel speels als inzichtelijk, en biedt meeslepende leeservaringen.







A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.
In this enchanting fairy-tale adventure, Prince Max embarks on a quest to the valley of the giants, tasked with retrieving treasure to save his financially struggling royal family. Accompanied by a grumpy donkey and a talking cat named Caromel, Max navigates the challenges of both the legendary giants and lurking dangers. The story blends humor and charm, showcasing the timeless appeal of fairy tales through engaging characters and imaginative storytelling.
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 sneeze!
The princesses are finishing up their studies at Silver Towers, where they earn tiara points that lead to graduating with silver sashes. In these entries, Princess Sophia befriends a shy prince, while Princess Emily saves the day when the twins get into a fight at the Wishing Star ceremony. Illustrations.
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.
Read and Wonder
The narrative unfolds as a gardening adventure, blending engaging storytelling with practical insights. Readers will discover intriguing underground facts and learn valuable tips on becoming a 'wormologist,' making it both informative and entertaining for gardening enthusiasts.
A heart-warming story perfect for early readers about a lost kitten searching for somewhere to call home.
Worms ... they're yucky, aren't they? Not according to this enjoyable new book which reveals just how amazing the wriggly creatures really are!
A beautifully produced Nature Storybook about horses by Vivian French with pictures by Kate Greenaway medallist Catherine Rayner. From much-loved author Vivian French and award-winning illustrator Catherine Rayner comes a charming new Nature Storybook about horses. Hello, Horse! gently introduces young children to Shannon, a friendly chestnut mare, and offers encouragement to children unfamiliar with or a little nervous of these large, beautiful creatures. The subtext is packed with practical tips, such as the right way to offer an apple, and also covers their behaviour - horses' need for company, for example - and life cycle. Tender words and art combine to create a warm and witty introduction to horses ... from the safety of the page!
Princess Emma and Princess Jasmine calm their nerves about attending a new school by preparing for a snow competition and a midnight masquerade.