Frances Tosdevin

  • 5 stars across 10 books
Frances Tosdevin studied Classics at Cambridge and worked as a journalist in the Middle East before starting to write for children. Clémence Monnet  lives and works on the outskirts of Paris. She studied at the ESAD in Orléans. She uses Indian ink and watercolour to achieve her very poetic style. "Hector and the Wild Beasts" is her first Children's book published by Seuil Jeunesse in France.
6th March 2025

Do Not Say These Words

Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces giggle-gas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet. The Profe... MoreDo Not Say These Words

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5th April 2022

Artist's Eyes

In An Artist's Eyes, follow Jo as he journeys through the world of colour and creativity in an empowering story of confi... MoreArtist's Eyes

(4 reviews) Review
7th October 2021

The Bear and Her Book

“The world is big and there’s much to see, And a bear must go where he wants to be. And a bear as curious as me— longs ... MoreThe Bear and Her Book

(3 reviews) Review
6th October 2022

The Bear and Her Book: There's More To See

The bear gave a sigh and she waved a paw, “I’m a curious bear, who must explore. The world is big, and there’s more to ... MoreThe Bear and Her Book: There's More To See

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4th April 2024

The Library Mouse

From dream duo, Frances Tosdevin and Sophia O'Connor (creators of The Bear and Her Book, and The Bear and Her Book: Ther... MoreThe Library Mouse

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4th July 2024

Grandad’s Star

What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way? Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a lit... MoreGrandad’s Star

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2nd January 2025

The Really Beautiful Thing

Squirrel is prepared to sell everything he has for The Really Beautiful Thing, but at what cost? A cautionary tale with ... MoreThe Really Beautiful Thing

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14th January 2024

Yr Arth a'i Llyfr Arbennig / The Bear and her Book

A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing with her – her Bear's Big Book of Being Wise. ... MoreYr Arth a'i Llyfr Arbennig / The Bear and her Book

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27th February 2026

Farid's First Day

Big Cat Story Talk is a research-informed language programme that places books at the heart of every session. Using a se... MoreFarid's First Day

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3rd September 2026

A Light in the Autumn Night

Mole loves autumn, but when night falls, he prefers to stay safely inside. The dark is far too scary. One night, Mole k... MoreA Light in the Autumn Night

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    The premise is that everyone sees colours and the world differently and to pay attention to the variety of colour and shapes. I like the story and the...

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    Do Not Say These Words

    Can't put my finger on it, but this one didn't work for us. Tried reading it a few times, and Isaac would occasionally let out a chuckle at the pictur...

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