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Vivian writes stories for picture books, fiction and non-fiction, poetry and plays. She loves the challenge of making up stories and explaining real things – from frogs, to chocolate, to worms to dinosaurs.
Vivian is an inspiring speaker with an exceptional knowledge of the world of children’s books, and considerable insight into the way in which children use their own stories to connect with those they read and hear.
Nov 2, 2000 · An epic tale for readers of all ages, involving Dragons at war, a talking Book, and a daring young boy who is determined to save his people from extinction. Vivian French’s enthralling, moving and often very funny story is superbly complemented by Chris Fisher’s dramatic illustrations.
Part of a bestselling series that has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK and export alone. Other titles in this series include Oliver’s Fruit Salad and Oliver’s Milkshake. Now available for Kindle. You can buy this book from your usual bookseller, or borrow it from a library.
Part of a bestselling series that has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK and export alone. Other titles in this series include Oliver’s Vegetables and Oliver’s Milkshake. Now available for Kindle! You can buy this book from your usual bookseller, or borrow it from a library.
Jun 7, 2012 · Written by: Vivian French. Illustrated by: Charlotte Voake. Watch a caterpillar metamorphose into a butterfly in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book and CD, part of the new Nature Storybooks series. Curious young minds will love discovering each stage in the journey, from wriggly green caterpillar to the beautiful butterfly, in ...
May 3, 2012 · Staying with Gran. Written by: Vivian French. Illustrated by: Sue Heap. 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 Gran’s famous surprise breakfast.
Written by: Vivian French Illustrated by: Karen Donnelly. When a hungry boy wishes for an egg he gets a surprise – a magic egg that makes everything he wishes for come true with hilarious consequences. But in the end does he ever really get what he wants?
Jun 7, 2012 · Growing Frogs. Written by: Vivian French. Illustrated by: Alison Bartlett. Learn about the transformation from frogspawn to frog with this fun, informative picture book and CD, part of the new Nature Storybooks series.
Jan 5, 2005 · Jodie the Juggler. Written by: Vivian French. Illustrated by: Beccy Blake. Jodie loves to juggle – plates, oranges, anything! But his mum isn’t so keen as Jodie has lots of ‘accidents’ when practising his skills. She’d rather Jodie played something less destructive, like football.
