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'Claris the mouse knows that it's normal to have big feelings! After all, compassion is always in style. 

'Explore different feelings and emotions with the chicest mouse in Paris.'  (Publication summary)

'There are so many fun ways to express yourself through fashion.
Dive into the fabulous wardrobe of Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris!

'Inspired by the best-selling Claris collection by internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.' (Publication summary)

'A thrilling original fairytale from Megan Hess about the daughter of a locksmith, an evil queen and her secret cage of crows.​

'Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new fairytale about the daughter of a locksmith, who finds a strange key belonging to the queen.

'Violet lives in the wintry forest with her mother, a renowned locksmith. Her mother 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 when Violet finds a lost key belonging to the Queen, she’ll need to do both if she wants to survive her visit to the Palace ... 

A mysterious, heartwarming fairy tale about trusting your gut. 

'The second thrilling picture book in Megan Hess's Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. Every girl has a queen inside!' (Publication summary)

'The seventh delightful rhyming tale about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from beloved children’s author Megan Hess.​​

'Ciao! Claris the mouse and her best friend Monsieur are in Italy! ​But after a pasta disaster at their favourite bistro, Claris meets a seamstress who needs her help. Can she make the perfect dress in time for the Venice Film Festival and find Monsieur again?' (Publication summary)

'A surprising and mischievous original fairy tale from beloved children's author Megan Hess.  
'Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new collection of original fairy tales about young girls discovering their own power. Each enchanting story will be set in a decadent faraway land, with uplifting themes that will resonate with young girls – and no Prince Charmings!  

'Stories stitched and spun with gold, in far-off lands, forever told.
From tiny huts to kingdoms wide, every girl has a Queen inside.

'In A Most Mysterious Manor, a girl called 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?'

'A surprising and mischievous fairy tale about independence, with a twist!' (Publication summary) 

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through Rome!

'Can you find Claris and her friends in historic places such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps?' (Publication summary)

'Caviar isn’t naughty or badly behaving. 
She just gets excited when things are amazing!

'Her feelings are big and so hard to shrink down, 
But any small outburst makes her owner frown …

'Dive into the unexpected story of how little Caviar became a big Hollywood star, by beloved children’s author Megan Hess.'  (Publication summary)

'Can you find Claris and her friends in iconic places such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and Westminster Abbey?'  (Publication summary)

'Clever and curious Abigail Fig
has a real nose for details, tiny and big.
But when a strange disappearance catches her eye
she’ll need to think fast – and act like a spy!

'Abigail Fig is a very curious pig. She’s full of questions, which can sometimes be a little annoying.

'But one day, her observation skills come in handy when she witnesses a pignapping – can she follow the clues to find her friends? ' (Publication summary)

'Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the Big Apple!

'Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous New York places such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the Met?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'It was a marvellous day for our sweet little Claris,
as she sat on a train that was leaving from Paris.
She was off to Versailles, a grand palace in France,
to attend a great ball where she’d eat cheese and dance.

'But what happens when Claris gets lost in the Hall of Mirrors?

'She’ll need to help a new friend overcome their fears before they can find their way back to the ball!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Meet Oli and Basil, the dashing frogs of travel, in Megan Hess’s first World of Claris story!
 
'Two frogs dream of flying, but don’t realise
that they’ll need each other to take to the skies …
 
'Oli is an artist who dreams up wild, fabulous machines, but he doesn’t know how to build them.
And Basil is a master craftsman who can build anything from scratch – except he doesn’t know what to build. 
'If only there was a way that these two dashing frogs could become friends …'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A sweet little mouse takes on a cheeky cat burglar with holiday cheer.

'Can Claris and Monsieur save the day - the New York way?' (Publication summary)

'‘Pack your bags darling Claris, try not to delay.
'We’re off to the French Riveria, today!’

'A sweet little mouse, a new friend and a seaside adventure on the French Riveria!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'‘But oh no!’ Claris cried, and her heart gave a tug. 
Madame’s invitation was still on the rug!
Without it she would be declined at the door. 
She’d miss out on Chanel, and perhaps even more ...

'When Claris’s family leaves behind their invite to Paris Fashion Week, this brave little mouse has only one choice: an exciting dash through the streets of Paris in a race against the clock!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris follows an adorable mouse who dreams of moving to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. One day, she bravely takes the leap – only to find a mean little girl with a horrible-looking cat standing in the way of her perfect Parisian apartment! Can Claris use all her wit, warmth and – of course – style to make her dreams come true?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.