A Most Mysterious Manor

by Megan Hess

Published 5 July 2023

In this gorgeous original fairy tale from the creator of Claris: the Chicest Mouse in Paris, a young girl called Poppy Grace discovers discover that her manor has secrets of its own …

Young Poppy Grace has been dreadfully bored since her best friend Bella went away. They used to do everything together! But Poppy's boredom turns to wonder when something strange happens in her manor ... What will she discover?  

From the creator of the best-selling Claris series comes this gorgeous new picture-book collection about young girls discovering their own power. Sparkling with humour, charm and a mischievous twist, this delightful picture book will delight readers of Claris and fairy-tale fans alike!

With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection

Perfect for: 

  • Fans of the bestselling Claris series by Megan Hess.
  • Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories.
  • Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! 
  • Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia
  • Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book.

Discover more fairytales from the dazzling Young Queens Collection now:  

  • A Most Mysterious Manor  
  • ​The Velvet Messenger  
  • The Curious Crown

The Velvet Messenger

by Megan Hess

Published 20 March 2024

From the creator of the bestselling Claris series comes this astonishing new fairytale about the daughter of a locksmith, who finds a strange key belonging to the queen.

Young Violet May lives deep in the winter forest with her mother, the most renowned locksmith in the village. Violet's mother has taught her many things, but the two most important were how to pick a lock in an emergency, and to always trust your instincts – and she'll need both if she wants to solve the mystery of the key left in the snow one cold morning ...

This dazzling fairy tale about trusting your gut is the second picture book in the Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. Perfect for children aged 3+ and fashion-obsessed readers of all ages.

With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection

Perfect for: 

  • Fans of the bestselling Claris series by Megan Hess.
  • Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories.
  • Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! 
  • Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia
  • Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book.

Discover more fairytales from the dazzling Young Queens Collection now:  

  • A Most Mysterious Manor  
  • ​The Velvet Messenger  
  • The Curious Crown

The Curious Crown

by Megan Hess

Published 1 October 2024

From the creator of Claris: the Chicest Mouse in Paris comes this glorious original fairy tale about a legendary crown, and the girl who needs to borrow it for a festive miracle …

As the snow swirls on Christmas Eve, young Ella Rose gazes out the palace window and sees a boy whose own tree is bare. Her family's Christmas tree is laden with baubles, and she wants to share some with him – but when she goes to leave, it's freezing outside, and the weather is fierce.

However, Ella Rose dreams of being fierce, too. In her palace, under lock and key, is a magical crown that once belonged to her mother. If she borrows it – just for one night – will it give her the courage, strength and creativity she needs to help this boy?

This sparkling, festive fairy tale about compassion and inner strength is the third wondrous picture book in the Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess is the creator of several best-selling picture-book series for children, including Claris,World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. Her beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world!

Perfect for: 

  • Fans of the bestselling Claris series by Megan Hess.
  • Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories.
  • Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! 
  • Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia
  • Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book.

Discover more fairytales from the dazzling Young Queens Collection now:  

  • A Most Mysterious Manor  
  • ​The Velvet Messenger  
  • The Curious Crown