The English Roses
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The English Roses is a children's picture book written by American entertainer Madonna, released on September 15, 2003, by Callaway Arts & Entertainment. Jeffrey Fulvimari illustrated the book with line drawings. A moral tale, it tells the story of four friends who are jealous of a girl called Binah. However, they come to know that Binah's life is not easy and decide to include her in their group.
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 |
Publication date | 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 |
Translated into 42 languages, the book was released simultaneously in more than 100 countries worldwide, becoming the first to ever do so. Promotional activities included Madonna hosting a tea party at London's Kensington Roof Gardens, as well as appearances on television talk shows and at book signings. Commercially, The English Roses debuted atop The New York Times Children's Bestseller list and sold over a million copies worldwide. It received moderate reviews from book critics who did not find the story interesting and panned the characterizations and its moralistic tone. Fulvimari's illustrations also received a mixed response. Madonna went on to release merchandise associated with The English Roses and further sequels to the book.