By Vivian French (author) , Amy Grimes (illustrator) Part of the The Zephyr Collection, Your Child's Library series
"A sparkling new story collection, perfect for youngsters who love fairytales"
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There are seven sparkling new fairy stories in this lovely collection, all starring a young girl called Bibi and her trusty companion, Sylvestro, a big, black, talking cat.
The adventures begin when Bibi, much to her surprise, meets an old woman in the top room of the house she and her mother are just moving into. This is Miss Myrtle and she claims to be Bibi’s fairy godmother. Bibi is sceptical – she hates fairy stories with their stupid princesses. Nor does she believe that Miss Myrtle can grant her a wish, though she does admit that what she wants more than anything is a permanent home for her and her mum.
She accepts the old lady’s challenge to go into the world of fairy stories though and complete seven quests. The worlds she discovers are wonderfully varied, with giants, wizards, unicorns and more, and each quest completed helps someone in trouble or solves a problem.
Bibi returns with the keys needed to open the mysterious box in the attic and finds that dreams really can come true. The fairy stories are full of everything that makes them so satisfying and the frame to the story is both contemporary and moving.
With beautiful full colour illustrations throughout, this is a story collection to treasure.
An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French, complemented by gorgeous, full-colour, contemporary artwork by debut children's illustrator, Amy Grimes.
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Bibi doesn't believe in fairies. But when she meets her fairy godmother, the tiniest of hopes flickers in her mind. Seven quests to seven lands that will open a magic box and grant her a wish.... could it, just possibly, be true?
Whisked away with her trusty companion, Sylvestro the cat, Bibi quests with giants, dragons, princes and princesses, wizards, witches, water sprites and sea elves, unicorns, trolls and gnomes... Can Bibi earn the keys to open the box.... and unlock her belief in fairy magic?
'Delightful' - The Bookseller
Vivian French has been writing for over thirty years, and has published over 300 books for children. She is passionate about illustration and is a co-founder of Picture Hooks – a project that mentors emerging illustrators. She has taught illustration at ECA for over 14 years and is now a visiting lecturer. Vivian has an MBE for services to literature, literacy, illustration and the arts. Before she was a writer, Vivian was an actor and a story teller; she still loves telling stories, especially fairy stories and folk tales..
Read further information about Vivian French here .
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An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French, complemented by gorgeous, full-colour, contemporary artwork by debut children's illustrator, Amy Grimes. Bibi doesn't believe in fairies.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Bibi and the Box of Fairytales and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Bibi and the Box of Fairytales features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Traditional Tales, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Bibi and the Box of Fairytales was written by Vivian French and published by Head of Zeus
Bibi and the Box of Fairytales has 214 pages
Yes it is part of The Zephyr Collection, Your Child's Library series
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