The Magic Bedtime Storybook - Softcover

Vivian French

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842556223 ISBN 13: 9781842556221

Publisher: Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2008

Synopsis

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 stories are all new and full of fun, magic and woodland charm. There's a map of the enchanted forest, and the adorable characters recur throughout the book, brought to life by Emily Bolam's fantastic illustrations. The combination of a very strong commercial idea and an exceptionally popular and saleable author and artist make THE MAGIC BEDTIME BOOK the perfect story collection.

About this title

About the Author

Emily Bolam trained at Brighton Art College and is a very successful illustrator of children's books, among them Francesca Simon's MIAOW MIAOW, BOW WOW and Georgie Adams's THE THREE LITTLE WITCHES (both Orion). She lives and works in Brighton. Vivian French has written many picture book texts and story collections for young children. She is very active in the children's book world as a reviewer and speaker. Her most recent book for Orion is THE STORY HOUSE. Vivian French lives in Edinburgh. Emily Bolam has illustrated many picture books. She lives in Brighton.

Review

'Vivian French has written 10 stories for reading aloud to under-fives, in a smallish format, with Emily Bolam's friendly illustrations' -- Jennifer Taylor CHILDREN'S BOOKSELLER (AUG 05) Fairies, owls, witches, giants and dragons all tell their tales to a little frog and his witchling friend in this gentle story collection set in an enchanted forest. Perfect for bedtime reading. -- Emily Turner Angels and Urchins Winter 05 'delicate illustrations by Emily Bolam' -- Helen Crockett GROVE MAGAZINE 'A new collection of stories by Vivian French is always a treat and Emily Bolam's lively line and watercolour illustrations make The Magic Bedtime Storybook extra special.' -- Kathryn Ross TH SCOTSMAN 17.12.05 'Fantastically illustrated throughout... a perfect book to read to younger children and for older children to read themselves.' FAMILY INTERET 'Emily Bolam adds her sparkling illustrations and the whole package will ensure that everyone will be looking forward to bedtime all day long.' GOOD BOOK GUIDE

Edition details

• Publisher: Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1842556223
• ISBN 13: 9781842556221
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 125