Princess Mirror-Belle

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Ellen gets a big shock when her reflection climbs out of a mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join Mirror-Belle as she sweeps Ellen into hilarious Christmassy escapades – from joining in with the Christmas ballet show to attending Ellen's friend's fancy-dress party and trying to catch Father Christmas! You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle features two festive stories from Julia Donaldson, as well as some festive things to make and do. With a cover illustration by What the Ladybird Heard illustrator Lydia Monks and read by actress Sophie Thompson, it's perfect for fans who are beginning to listen on their own. Magically mischievous Mirror-Belle is back and ready to sweep Ellen off on more exciting and hilarious escapades in this very special Christmas edition. 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. 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. • Chapter - 1: Swan Lake • Chapter - 2: The Sleepwalking Beauty • Chapter - 3: Ellen and Mirror-Belle's Christmas Activities