The English Roses (The English Roses, 1)

The English Roses by Madonna - more than 500,000 copies sold!

An inspiring story about the importance of compassion and the rewards of friendship in a new Anniversary Edition in a beautiful larger format.

Madonna's The English Roses is a story of rivalry and friendship among schoolgirls in contemporary London. Four girls--Nicole, Amy, Charlotte, and Grace--are eleven years old and the very best of friends. They have sleepovers, picnics and ice-skating parties that exclude Binah, a beautiful girl whose seemingly perfect life makes them "green with envy." However, when a feisty, pumpernickel-loving fairy godmother takes them on a magical journey, they learn to their great surprise that Binah's life is not nearly as enviable as it had seemed.

This tale is cleverly told, with many teaspoonfuls of good humor. Children and adults alike engage with this story that celebrates friendship as much as it teaches compassion. Jeffrey Fulvimari's illustrations are no less than stunning--they fill every page with vivacious black ink lines and gorgeous watercolor reminiscent of 1960s fashion sketches.

Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, and global cultural icon. Since the beginning of her career, she has had an immense social-cultural impact on the world through her recordings, attitude, clothing, and lifestyle. Called the "Queen of Pop," Madonna is not only known as one of the most influential woman in music and one of the most iconic female recording artists of all time, but also as one of the greatest pop icons of all time.

Jeffrey Fulvimari began his career in illustration in New York City. He is most notably known for winning a 1995 Grammy Award for Best CD Package (Ella Fitzgerald, The Complete Songbooks), and illustrating the bestselling children's book series, The English Roses with the one and only Madonna. He has collaborated with many top brands and fashion designers and has a line of leather accessories, bath goods, stationery and bath/beach apparel in Japan. His cheeky fashionistas, patterns, and prints have appeared in galleries and publications and on products worldwide.