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The Claris Collection #3
Claris: Bonjour Riviera
'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!
The third Claris book from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.
The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!
We're off to the French Riveria – today!'
A sweet little mouse, a new friend and a seaside adventure on the French Riveria!
The third Claris book from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.
The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!
48 pages, Hardcover
Published March 17, 2020
2 people are currently reading
72 people want to read
About the author
Megan Hess
127 books242 followersMegan Hess was destined to draw.
An initial career in graphic design evolved into art direction for some of the world’s leading design agencies. In 2008 Hess illustrated the New York Times number one selling book Sex And The City - written by Candace Bushnell. She has since illustrated portraits for Vanity Fair and Time, created iconic accessories for Henri Bendel and illustrated the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York.
Hess’s signature style can also be found on her bespoke range of silk scarves, cushions and Limited Edition prints sold around the globe.
She has written and illustrated 3 best selling books: Fashion House, The Dress and Coco Chanel.
Her renowned clients include: Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Fendi, Ladurée, Givenchy, Wedgwood, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michelle Obama, Cartier, Laduree, Montblanc, Balenciaga, Guerlain, Paspaley, Tag Heuer, and Disney.
An initial career in graphic design evolved into art direction for some of the world’s leading design agencies. In 2008 Hess illustrated the New York Times number one selling book Sex And The City - written by Candace Bushnell. She has since illustrated portraits for Vanity Fair and Time, created iconic accessories for Henri Bendel and illustrated the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York.
Hess’s signature style can also be found on her bespoke range of silk scarves, cushions and Limited Edition prints sold around the globe.
She has written and illustrated 3 best selling books: Fashion House, The Dress and Coco Chanel.
Her renowned clients include: Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Fendi, Ladurée, Givenchy, Wedgwood, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michelle Obama, Cartier, Laduree, Montblanc, Balenciaga, Guerlain, Paspaley, Tag Heuer, and Disney.
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February 5, 2025
Claris is so fun!
September 9, 2020
Claris the Paris mouse is on her way to the French Riviera for a holiday with her best friend, Monsieur Cat. They pack their bags with chic ensembles by Dior, Gucci, Prada, and Pucci. They travel with style in a Louis Vuitton bag to a glamorous hotel where they see movie stars. But Claris meets a beautiful songbird who is in trouble, and the two are tossed into a wild adventure aboard a fancy yacht.
I loved the beautiful illustrations in this book! The colors are bright, and the lines are delicate. Each scene is designed to give the story more depth. I did feel like some of the artwork is just cut and pasted from one page to the other with only a wardrobe change to make it different. I would have appreciated separate art for each page, instead of copies of the same facial expressions.
Sweet little Claris is adorable, and I love all her pretty clothes. She is the epitome of elegance and refinement, but with a heart of compassion and humility. She's so cute!
I liked how the story sets the scene of a fashionable holiday, but there is also some action and adventure. It kept my interest and made me laugh! The text is in rhyme, and it works pretty well. The rhymes aren't always the best, but they are fine. The rhythm of each line doesn't always exactly match, but it was okay. It's not Milton or Shakespeare, but it does a good job of telling the story. (I have a pet peeve with children's books being written in bad poetry, so I'm overly critical of this aspect of the writing. Other people would probably not notice it at all.)
This book is so adorable! I can't wait to read more Claris books!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
I loved the beautiful illustrations in this book! The colors are bright, and the lines are delicate. Each scene is designed to give the story more depth. I did feel like some of the artwork is just cut and pasted from one page to the other with only a wardrobe change to make it different. I would have appreciated separate art for each page, instead of copies of the same facial expressions.
Sweet little Claris is adorable, and I love all her pretty clothes. She is the epitome of elegance and refinement, but with a heart of compassion and humility. She's so cute!
I liked how the story sets the scene of a fashionable holiday, but there is also some action and adventure. It kept my interest and made me laugh! The text is in rhyme, and it works pretty well. The rhymes aren't always the best, but they are fine. The rhythm of each line doesn't always exactly match, but it was okay. It's not Milton or Shakespeare, but it does a good job of telling the story. (I have a pet peeve with children's books being written in bad poetry, so I'm overly critical of this aspect of the writing. Other people would probably not notice it at all.)
This book is so adorable! I can't wait to read more Claris books!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
January 26, 2025
I’m trying to read a lot of picture books on different topics in order to help parents know what’s out there for their children. I came across this title at the library and picked it up simply because of the cover. So much for not judging a book that way!
I have to say that this was a nice surprise. While I found some of the rhyming text to be a little awkward, the story is charming and gives children (and adults) a glimpse into life in Paris and the French Riviera, as well as fashion. While the story starts off with references to a Parisian flat and the French Riviera, things most children won’t know about, it offers the opportunity for parents to have a geography conversation with their kids. They can look up Parisian apartments and compare them to their American counterparts. Same with the French Riviera, though we don’t have an equivalent here no matter what anyone says. There are references to designers that also open conversations about designer clothing vs Forever 21, Target, and the like. And that’s just the beginning.
As the story unfolds it becomes more of a children’s book with colorful illustrations and a sweet storyline about friendship. Here conversations can be had about yachts, celebrities, talent, and friendship. So much to unfold in here! It’s a great book to open up a world of cultures to your child.
This was such a great find and I’m looking forward to finding the others in the series.
I have to say that this was a nice surprise. While I found some of the rhyming text to be a little awkward, the story is charming and gives children (and adults) a glimpse into life in Paris and the French Riviera, as well as fashion. While the story starts off with references to a Parisian flat and the French Riviera, things most children won’t know about, it offers the opportunity for parents to have a geography conversation with their kids. They can look up Parisian apartments and compare them to their American counterparts. Same with the French Riviera, though we don’t have an equivalent here no matter what anyone says. There are references to designers that also open conversations about designer clothing vs Forever 21, Target, and the like. And that’s just the beginning.
As the story unfolds it becomes more of a children’s book with colorful illustrations and a sweet storyline about friendship. Here conversations can be had about yachts, celebrities, talent, and friendship. So much to unfold in here! It’s a great book to open up a world of cultures to your child.
This was such a great find and I’m looking forward to finding the others in the series.
December 18, 2020
We received a copy of this book as a present for our two year old and will not be keeping it. The story is rife with product placement for luxury fashion brands (which happen to be the author's design clients as listed on her website) and poorly written. While the story promotes an overall positive message (Claris the mouse rescues Valérie the bird and they become friends) it is also imbued with toxic ones: all three main characters are judged on their looks, obscene wealth is normalised and many secondary characters — a girl simply referred to as 'the brat', a Hollywood tycoon, an angry French chef — are stereotypical (dare I say cliché?).
January 18, 2023
3.5, rounded up to 4 as I am a sucker for Megan Hess' gorgeous illustrations!
I know I am not the target audience, but I couldnt help myself and have absolutely no regrets! This was a cute rhyming storyline. Slightly cheesy, but the fabulous fashion of Claris made up for it haha.
I know I am not the target audience, but I couldnt help myself and have absolutely no regrets! This was a cute rhyming storyline. Slightly cheesy, but the fabulous fashion of Claris made up for it haha.
May 5, 2020
An okay story - but I think this is only for children who are fashion lovers or dream of design. I just wasn't interested in the rich & famous setting. Cute illustrations, in that "design" style.
August 23, 2024
Kewin Kwan for kids without the plot and wit.
Received this as a present and hated it within 3 pages.
Received this as a present and hated it within 3 pages.
April 6, 2025
I really enjoyed. Not sure everyone would though. Definitely want to read more in the series.
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March 3, 2021
Read : Jan 2021 / 2 stars
April 28, 2020
Where ever Megan Hess leads, I will follow. Even if it's to the French Riviera.
Best Claris book thus far!
Best Claris book thus far!
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