Yucky Worms

by Vivian French

Published 2 November 2009

Worms ... they're yucky, aren't they? Not according to this enjoyable new book which reveals just how amazing the wriggly creatures really are!

Worms – fun, fascinating and wriggly worms! The humble earthworm plays a significant role in the environment, as all farmers and gardeners know: it aerates the soil, composts dead matter into rich humus in which seeds can germinate and plants can grow. Children love them too – especially for their wriggliness!


Growing Frogs

by Vivian French

Published 1 February 2000
A mother and child watch as tadpoles develop and grow into frogs.

T Rex

by Vivian French

Published 1 September 2004
Explore the facts and fictions surrounding the greatest dinosaur of all in this fun, informative picture book and CD, part of the new Nature Storybooks series.

Take a trip to the Dinosaur Exhibition with a young boy and his grandad and learn about the greatest carnosaur of all - Tyrannosaurus Rex. Find out what we know about T. Rex ... and what we can only wonder about! Previously part of the acclaimed Read and Wonder series, T-Rex has been re-launched in the new Nature Storybooks series with a brand new look and accompanying CD read by Stephen Tompkinson, with story reading, song, extra facts and a read-along version.

Hello, Horse

by Vivian French

Published 7 June 2018
A gentle introduction to horses will draw both committed horse lovers and those who need a little reassurance before jumping into the saddle.

I have a friend named Catherine, and she has a horse named Shannon. “Come and meet her,” Catherine says.

A little boy isn’t sure if he likes horses, but his friend Catherine assures him that her horse will like him. Shannon is very big, but she’s beautiful, throwing her head up and looking at him with her dark eyes as if she knows everything there is to know. Catherine patiently teaches the boy how to talk to a horse quietly, how to feed her carrots, how to lead her across a field, even how to blow at her softly to show that he likes her. But is he really ready to climb up on Shannon’s back and take a ride? Facts about horses are sprinkled throughout to satisfy inquisitive readers.

Caterpillar Butterfly

by Vivian French

Published 2 June 2003
Watch a caterpillar metamorphose into a butterfly in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book and CD, part of the new Nature Storybooks series.

Curious young minds will love discovering each stage in the journey, from wriggly green caterpillar to the beautiful butterfly, in this picture book which combines story with information. Previously part of the acclaimed Read and Wonder series, Caterpillar Butterfly has been re-launched in the new Nature Storybooks series with a brand new look and accompanying CD with fun facts, songs, sound effects and a story reading by TV actor Stephen Tompkinson.