Sophie Masson is a much celebrated French-Australian author with over seventy books for children, young adults and adults to her name. Growing up in France and Australia, Sophie has always had a strong interest in fairy tales. In fact, a number of Sophie's books are based on fairy tales. 'Scarlet in the Snow' - which is a retelling of the classic 'Beauty and the Beast' along with 'Carabas' - based on 'Puss in Boots' are her most notable examples.

So, I guess it was no surprise to learn that Sophie turned her mind to another fairy tale project which culminated in the publication of her new book 'French Fairy Tales'. Published by Serenity Press, 'French Fairy Tales' is a divine collection of five French fairy tales as translated and retold by Sophie and gorgeously illustrated by Lorena Carrington.

This is an enchanting book that will delight readers young and old.

I was delighted to chat with Sophie ahead of the release of this book in November.