Vivian French Books

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'I am the Ghost of Christmas Present, ' said the Spirit. 'Look upon me ' A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'. It is only through a series of eerie, life-changing visits from the ghost of his deceased business partner Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future that he begins to see the error of his ways. With heart-rending characters, rich imagery and evocative language, the message of A Christmas Carol remains as significant today as when it was first published.

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.

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.