The English Roses facts for kids
The English Roses book cover
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| Author | Madonna |
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| Illustrator | Jeffrey Fulvimari |
| Cover artist | Jeffrey Fulvimari |
| Country | United States |
| Series | The English Roses |
| Subject | Moral |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Callaway |
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Publication date
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September 15, 2003 |
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| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-03678-3 |
| OCLC | 52765827 |
| LC Class | PZ7.M26573 |
| Followed by | The English Roses: Too Good to be True |
The English Roses is a children's picture book. It was written by the American singer and entertainer Madonna. The book came out on September 15, 2003, published by Callaway Arts & Entertainment. Jeffrey Fulvimari drew the pictures using line drawings.
This story teaches a lesson. It is about four friends who feel jealous of another girl named Binah. But they soon learn that Binah's life is not as easy as it seems. Because of this, they decide to welcome her into their group.
The book was released in over 100 countries at the same time. It was translated into 42 different languages. To promote the book, Madonna held a tea party in London. She also appeared on TV shows and signed copies of the book. The English Roses became very popular. It was number one on The New York Times Children's Bestseller list. It sold more than a million copies around the world. Madonna later released toys and other items related to the book. She also wrote more books in The English Roses series.
The Story of Friendship
The story of The English Roses is about four girls. Their names are Charlotte, Amy, Grace, and Nicole. They all go to the same school in London. They also live in the same area and do many fun things together. They enjoy summer picnics and ice-skating in the winter.
Meeting Binah
The girls are jealous of a girl named Binah. She lives nearby. They think Binah's life is perfect. They do not like how pretty she is or how popular she is at school. The English Roses often ignore Binah. They even make mean plans against her.
A Lesson Learned
One day, the mother of one of the Roses talks to the girls. She tells them not to judge people just by how they look. That night, the English Roses have a sleepover picnic. They all have the same dream.
In their dream, a special fairy godmother visits them. She sprinkles them with magic dust. This magic takes them to see Binah's life at her home. The girls are surprised by what they see. Binah is actually very lonely.
Her mother passed away when Binah was young. She lives with her father in a small house. Binah spends most of her time cooking and cleaning. The fairy godmother tells the English Roses to be kinder. She asks them to think more nicely about others in the future.
Five English Roses
The English Roses feel bad about how they treated Binah. They decide to invite her to join their group. Soon, they become very good friends with her. They go on picnics, to dances, and to parties together. The girls share all their favorite things with Binah. The story ends with five English Roses, as Binah becomes one of them.
See also
In Spanish: The English Roses para niños
