It's a fine day for dwarf watching! At least that's what Gracie Gillypott and Prince Marcus innocently think as they set out, unaware that Princess Marigold has honed her sights on Marcus and plans to follow him to the ends of the earth — fan, frilly petticoats, and all. As for the dwarves, it's

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2) I wish I were an alien

Author

French, Vivian

Publisher

Gingham Dog Press

Pub. Date

2005, c2004

Language

English

Description

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Rhyming text describes a boy who would like to be an extraterrestrial being, as well as an extraterrestrial being who would like to be a boy on earth.

3) Singing to the sun: a fairy tale

Author

French, Vivian

Publisher

Kane Miller Book Publishers

Pub. Date

2008, c2001

Edition

1st American ed.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Thorfinn, a prince raised by his power-hungry father and wealth-obsessed mother, is sent out at age eighteen to make an advantageous marriage, accompanied by the wise court jester and an old tabby cat, and reaches the kingdom of the Golden Mountains where he is faced with an interesting choice between three princesses.

4) Meet the mammoth!

Author

French, Vivian

Publisher

Gingham Dog Press

Pub. Date

2005

Language

English

Description

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Cave Baby, who cries at the sight of a butterfly, soon finds himself facing a huge mammoth that even frightens Cave Mom and Cave Dad.

5) A cat in a coat

Author

French, Vivian

Publisher

Gingham Dog Press

Pub. Date

2005, c2004

Language

English

Description

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When Cat asks Goat to ride in his boat, Goat does not realize Cat has something sneaky planned.

6) The most wonderful thing in the world

Author

French, Vivian

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Pub. Date

2015.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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"Stunning illustrations enhance a deft retelling of this classic tale of a king, a queen, a princess, legions of suitors, and a treasure hidden in plain sight. Once upon a time, a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter to the young man who can show them the most wonderful thing in the world. Suitors arrive at the palace, one after the other, with elaborate gifts of jewels, inventions, and even mythical beasts, but nothing feels quite right...