Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes: Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes - Softcover

Donaldson, Julia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1509838821 ISBN 13: 9781509838820

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, 2017

Synopsis

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.

Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes and Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws, contains five delightful stories that children will come back to again and again.

Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From going to ballet class to staying at Ellen's grandparents' house, causing mischief with their furry friends, having fun at Halloween and taking the princess test, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.

This book contains the following stories:

1. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes
- The Magic Shoes
- The Golden Goose
2. Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws
- Prince Precious Paws
- Which Witch?
- The Princess Test

About this title

Book Description:

Magically mischievous Mirror-Belle is back and ready to sweep Ellen off on more exciting and hilarious escapades in this hilarious bind-up up of two Princess Mirror-Belle books.

About the Author:

Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

Lydia Monks is one of the most original picture book artists working today. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Smarties Prize. Her collaborations with Julia Donaldson include The Singing Mermaid, the Princess Mirror-Belle books, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and the phenomenally successful What the Ladybird Heard. Lydia lives in Sheffield

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1509838821
• ISBN 13: 9781509838820
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192