Princess Mirror-belle

By (author) Donaldson Julia; Illustrated by Monks Lydia
Short description/annotation
Magically mischievous Mirror-Belle is ready to sweep Ellen off on exciting escapades in this hilarious book!
Description

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


Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It contains six 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 battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had!

This book contains the following stories:

Dragon Pox

Ellen''s Castle

Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs

Party Hoppers

Wobblesday

Love-Potion Crisps

Table of contents
Section - i: Princess Mirror-Belle Chapter - 1: The Dragon Pox Chapter - 2: Ellen''s Castle Chapter - 3: Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White Section - ii: Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers Chapter - 4: The Party Hoppers Chapter - 5: Wobblesday Chapter - 6: The Love-Potion Crisps
Biographical note

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.

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Magically mischievous Mirror-Belle is ready to sweep Ellen off on exciting escapades in this hilarious book!
Description for collection
From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, a series perfect for young readers who are just beginning to read on their own. The books are full of gorgeous black and white illustrations by Lydia Monks. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. Only Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference – she is a princess, and a very naughty one at that! Follow Mirror-Belle on her mischievous adventures in titles such as Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox.