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The classic fairy tale Peter and the Wolf, also known as The Boy who Cried Wolf, is brought back to life in this book! The fantastic and fun illustrations in full color enrich the story, which has rhyming text. Peter is a shepherd who gets quite bored grazing his sheep. That's why one day it occurs to him to play a trick on his neighbors: he will pretend that a wolf is going to eat the sheep. The villagers, half asleep, get up as fast as they can to help him. However, once they arrive, they realize it was a lie. Pedro laughs, but then finds himself in trouble when a wolf really does appear...A story that teaches not to tell lies. This edition of Peter and the Wolf is thorough and has some wonderful pictures. The text rhymes, so it's more fun to read. Titles in the Rhymed Fairy Tales collection: - The Three Little Pigs. - Peter and the Wolf. - Goldilocks and the Three Bears. - The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats.

The classic fairy tale The Three Little Piglets comes alive in this book! The fantastic and fun illustrations in full color enrich the story, which has rhyming text. The three little pigs have to build a house because the big bad wolf is chasing them and wants to eat them. One builds a house made from straw, another from wood and the third, even though it's harder to build, from bricks.We learn that we shouldn't always choose the easy way to do things. This edition of The Three Little Pigs is thorough and has some wonderful pictures. The text rhymes, so it's more fun to read. Titles in the Rhymed Fairy Tales collection: - The Three Little Pigs. - Peter and the Wolf. - Goldilocks and the Three Bears. - The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats.

Mommy Goat leaves at home her seven little kids, and opening up the door is something Mommy Goat forbids! She warns the little goats: don't let anyone in, whoever it may be. If you do, the big bad wolf will get in and gobble you up for tea!The classic fairy tale The Seven Goats comes alive in this book! Fantastic, fun full-color illustrations enrich the story, which has rhyming text.The Seven Goats is a traditional German fairy tale documented by the Grimm brothers. This edition of The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats is thorough and has some wonderful pictures. The text rhymes, so it's more fun to read out loud. Titles in the Rhymed Fairy Tales collection: - The Three Little Pigs. - Peter and the Wolf. - Goldilocks and the Three Bears. - The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats.

Zebedee is an ‘oversized', mischievous, curly, black Labrador puppy. When his mum and boy, Jammy, go to Great Grandma's 80th birthday party, Zebedee is sent to Miss Whittle; a dog minder for the night. Zebedee thinks that he is being sent away because he has been so naughty, but that is far from the truth. Mum and Jammy love him very much; so when Zebedee ‘escapes'from the dog minder, everyone worries about him and what might happen to him, out in a world he is not used to. Will they ever find him? What happens, during Zebedee's ordeal, surprises everyone.

Sumptuous storytelling combines Sleeping Beauty with Jack and the Beanstalk in a magical exploration of prejudice, justice, and the meaning of true love. “I finished reading this novel with my jaw hanging open. A whole country is captive to one tyrant or another, but kids make alliances with kids, and rebellions are born. Everyone has to read this!” —Tamora Pierce, best-selling author of Mastiff Lady Briar is scorned for her appearance. Princess Rose is adored for her looks. Unbeknownst to them, one or both may bear a curse that only true love can break. But the girls have little time for curses anyway—along with their friend Jack, they are busy plotting the downfall of the evil giant who plagues their kingdom. But how can children succeed when the adults are afraid to even try? And what if the curse manifests? Whose love could be true enough to save the day?

What if heroes were celebrated for the power of their hearts instead of their swords? In this stunning anthology—elegantly presented in a green, clothbound hard cover with gold-toned metallic debossing—15 favorite fairytales have been retold for a new generation. Meet King Arthur, who rules by listening to others, and Prince Charming, who really wishes people wouldn't typecast him, in this stereotype-busting follow-up to Power to the Princess. Focused on issues including self-image, confidence, LGBTQ, friendship, advocacy, and disability, these stories are perfect for sharing between parents and children, or for older heroes and heroines to read by themselves. Get reacquainted with these caring, considerate, and responsible heroes:King ArthurTom ThumbSinbadThe Emperor With New ClothesJack and the BeanstalkRumpelstiltskinPinocchioHerculesPrince CharmingKing MidasThe Pied PiperThe Hunchback of Notre DameThe SnowmanThe Shoemaker (and the Elves)AnansiHigh-five to the hero!

“Ten old yarns cleverly ‘re-spun.'” —The Wall Street Journal “Abundantly magical.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Award-winning author Hilary McKay reimagines classic fairy tales with humorous and heartfelt twists in this illustrated collection of short stories that Booklist calls “a real delight.” Imagine Hansel and Gretel's story from their teacher's point of view, when Gretel submits her report of, “What I Did in the Holidays, and Why Hansel's Jacket Is So Tight.” Learn the story of how Rumpelstiltskin was used by a greedy girl who wanted to marry a prince in “Straw into Gold.” Find out what was really underneath all those mattresses the unlucky princess had to sleep on—and who the prince was really in love with—in “The Prince and the Problem.” Award-winning author Hilary McKay brings a modern sensibility and inventive quirkiness to this beautiful collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagining them with emotional depth and lighthearted humor. Each story is also accompanied by delicate black and white illustrations. This sure-to-be treasured collection includes: Rapunzel Cinderella The Princess and the Pea Rumpelstiltskin The Pied Piper The Swan Brothers Snow White Red Riding Hood The Twelve Dancing Princesses Hansel and Gretel

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister who was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature. The mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll, his writings have been cited as a major literary influence by authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien,[1] Walter de la Mare,[2] E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. This collection contains six of his finest fairy tales, including ‘The Princess and the Goblin,'‘The Princess and Curdie,'‘The Light Princess,'‘Phantastes,'‘The Giant's Heart,'and ‘The Golden Key.'

The Happy Prince and Other Stories is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde. The Happy Prince is the story of a metal statue who befriends a migratory bird and together they bring happiness to others. Also included are The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, and The Remarkable Rocket.

Get a front row seat to the adventures of the mischievous Mother Goose, a fan favorite character in the #1 New York Timesbestselling series, The Land of Stories.Mother Goose has had centuries of thrilling adventures and finally she's allowing her favorite readers to take a peek at all her secrets. Who else gossiped with Queen Elizabeth I, taught geography to Napoleon, marched for equal rights with Martin Luther King Jr., and served as Andy Warhol's muse?With Chris Colfer's trademark wit and humor, fans will love getting the inside scoop on Mother Goose.

Things have gone topsy-turvy at Ever After High! After Faybelle casts a spell on the midterm hexams, the students unhexpectedly find themselves inside the wrong storybooks! When Cerise Hood and Dexter Charming realize they're in the story of Beauty and the Beast, they both think it's a royal fairy fail. Cerise would rather run outside than stay in a castle, and Dexter is worried that he'll never escape his big brother's shadow. But when they discover that they'll need to make it to the end of the story to return to school, Cerise and Dex are determined to fit in-even if they're better off being themselves. Will this team find their fairy own hextraordinary way to a Happily Ever After? © 2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

In this twist on the traditional fairy tale, Brownilocks the bear finds a tasty surprise: three bowls of cornflakes left out for breakfast, but what will happen when Mom, Dad, and Sam come home?

Rosalia is in debt to the strange little snake man Rattlestiltskin after he teaches her how to make tortillas so light they float in the air! Can she outsmart the trickster and keep her freedom? From renowned children's book author Eric A. Kimmel comes this delightful reimagining of the classic Rumplestiltskin with a Southwestern setting and Spanish vocabulary.

'In this version of the classic fairy tale, the shepherd boy who cried'wolf'is watching a herd of stunt-jumping sheep! He must save the day when no one comes to rescue little Red Riding Hood from the Big Bad Wolf!'--

Cuddle up with a classic! In twelve needle-felted scenes and twelve child-friendly words, each book in this ingenious series captures the essence of a literary masterpiece. Simple words, sturdy pages, and a beloved story make these books the perfect vehicle for early learning with an erudite twist. Budding bookworms will delight in this clever retelling of the classics made just for them!In E. T. A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker, marvel at Maria's favorite gift, cheer as she defeats the Mouse King, and journey to the magical Land of Sweets. It's a festive first words primer for your literary little one!The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers, both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is history. From Moby Dick to Pride and Prejudice, here are The Great Books of Western Literature for toddlers and their parents in ebook form—a little bit serious, a little bit ironic, and entirely funny and clever.

'It's easy to feel a sense of peace after completing Fawzia Gilani's Cinderella. This humble version of the classic fairy tale is a gentle reminder that victory comes as much from a peaceful soul as a beautiful dress and a dramatic confrontation.'- Luxury ReadingCinderella is one of the oldest, best-known, and most loved stories worldwide, with hundreds of cultural variants and re-tellings from ancient Egypt and China to the present day. In this version we follow the trials and tribulations of the sweet, gentle, and pious Zahra when her parents die and she is left at the mercy of an uncaring stepmother and stepsisters. This is a well-crafted Islamic version of the classic tale in which faith, goodness, and prayer are rewarded in the end. The charming, richly detailed illustrations of Shireen Adams, set in medieval Andalusia, help bring the text to life.

This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller. Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late. A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, meet three fashionista goats. They love all things frilly. But will the troll share their passion for fashion?

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the Pied Piper has been asked to rid the town of rats. But when he plays his magic pipe, the rats are still there, but unexpected things start to happen.

A princess is cursed to a life without gravity in George MacDonald's whimsical fairy tale After years of being childless, the king and queen finally welcome a beautiful daughter into the world. But at the young princess's christening, the king's wicked sister curses the girl to a life without gravity. Doomed to float above the ground, unable to bring her feet to earth, the princess grows up unlike any other child. Inspired by “Sleeping Beauty,” The Light Princess is George MacDonald's “lightest” fairy tale, indulging in skillful wordplay and unrepentant puns—the kind of story made to charm children and delight adults. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

For fans of Shannon Hale, Adam Gidwitz, and Michael Buckley comes a luminous new twist on a tale readers only thought they knew... Once upon a time, there was a girl with golden locks. But that's just the beginning of this tale. The real story begins with a bear. Ursula is a young she-bear who has come to work as a governess at the Vaughn estate. Although she is eager to instruct her young charge, Teddy, she is also frightened, especially when inexplicable things happen in the huge house after dark. Ursula is sure she has heard footsteps in the hallways at night, and that something is following her during her walks in the Enchanted Forest. Then there is Mr. Bentley, a young bear also employed by Mr. Vaughn, whose superior disposition is enough to drive Ursula to tears... and yet why does he also make her heart race? As Ursula works to unravel the mysteries of the Vaughn manor, she will have to be very, very careful. After all, true love, justice, and a girl with golden locks are at stake. And in the Enchanted Forest, not every fairy tale is destined for a happily ever after.

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the Prince of Pop is driving through the forest when he hears a stunning voice singing. It's Rapunzel! The only problem is she is locked in a tower by a witch. Can he free her and make Rapunzel into his next big pop star?

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, Hansel and Gretel are eat a lot of junk food and aren't very active. Their father, the woodcutter, plans a trip for them to the woods for exercise. But the children get lost and discover a hungry—but health-conscious—witch!

Cinderella is a popular children's fairy tale. In Cinderella, children learn to always be kind, even to those who have wronged them. When Cinderella is kind to others, the beauty inside of her shines through.

Saville hates sewing. How can she not when her father, the Tailor, loves his bolts of velvet and silk far more than he's ever loved her? Yet, when he is struck ill shortly after they arrive in the city of Reggen, Saville must don boy's clothes in the hopes of gaining a commission from the king to keep them fed. The kingdom is soon on edge when stories spread of an army of giants led by a man who cannot be killed. But giants are just stories, and no man is immortal. And then the giants do come to the city gates, two larger-than-life scouts whom Saville cunningly tricks into leaving. The Tailor of Reggen is the hero of the kingdom, the king promises his sister's hand in marriage, and by the time Saville reaches the palace doors, it is widely known that the Tailor single-handedly killed the giants. When her secret—that she's a girl—is quickly discovered by Lord Galen Verras, the king's cousin, Saville's swept into the twists and turns of court politics. The deathless man is very real, and he will use his giant army to ensure he is given the throne freely or by force. Now, only a tailor girl with courage and cunning can see beyond the tales to discover the truth and save the kingdom again. Debut author Sarah McGuire artfully crafts a story of understanding, identity, and fighting to protect those you love most in Valiant, a rich reimagining of'The Brave Little Tailor.'

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the elves run a shoe store in Fairytale Land. But no one wants their old-fashioned shoes. Then one day they wake up to find their shop full of trendy shoes! Where did they come from?

Through the hills and hollows, three Billy goats are rollin'to a gig at Nanny May's Shimmy Shack, home of the best barbecue and boogie music around. But to get there the billies have to cross a bridge...and deal with a mean old troll. As each billy zooms up, the troll threatens to smash his instrument to smithereens. But that old square gets a heaping surprise when the rockin'billies take him to Nanny's, where he tastes her famous barbecue and hears that rockabilly beat. Before long, the troll hits the dance floor to rock and roll at every Rockabilly gig from that night on!

This short story by Suzanne Selfors is a companion to her novel Next Top Villain. At Ever After High, Duchess Swan knows that her pet swan is the most talented bird of all -- even more talented than Daring Charming's pet peacock! Duchess arranges a Feathered Friends Talent Show to prove it, once and for all. But will stage fright get the best of the bird who does ballet? Or can she shine in the spotlight? Read this original short story about Duchess and her pet swan, Pirouette.

Little Bad Riding Hood is off to see Granny carrying a very tasty basket of cakes. She escapes from the Wolf, but the cakes look very tempting. Can she get to Granny's house without eating them herself?

The Pied Piper has been asked to rid the town of rats. But when he plays his magic pipe, very strange things start to happen...Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.

This “faithful retelling” of the Hans Christian Andersen tale is “a jewel box of a work whose pages invite lingering” (Publishers Weekly). From bestselling and multiple award-winning artist Sylvia Long comes an exquisite version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story's settings, from light and airy meadows to Mole's dark and dismal underground home—while whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this story-time favorite a visual feast. “Her watercolors bring out the wonder of the natural world with an almost emotional intensity.” —The New York Times Book Review “The illustrator has made a lush and vivid world for her Thumbelina to inhabit.” —Kirkus Reviews

In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of the Poodle and the Pea, in which a lost dog is revealed to be a princess after a servant has a good idea.

In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of how a panda called Pandarella escaped her life of cleaning up after her two ugly step-gorillas, and fell in love with a handsome prince.

In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of Little Red Riding Duck's encounter with a big bad wolf while on a visit to Grandma's house.

This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. New York Times Bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff'spins words into gold [Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner].'In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she's right. With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a curse. To break the spell, Rump must go on a perilous quest, fighting off pixies, trolls, poison apples, and a wickedly foolish queen. The odds are against him, but with courage and friendship—and a cheeky sense of humor—he just might triumph in the end.A Texas Bluebonnet finalist and winner of the ILA award for middle grade fiction, Rump is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted or Adam Gidwitz's A Tale Dark and Grimm. And don't miss Liesl Shurtliff's other fairy tale retellings: Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk and Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood.'A fresh riff on the Grimm Brothers'Rumpelstiltskin, told with wit from the impish point of view of the troublemaker himself.'—People'Lighthearted and inventive, Rump amusingly expands a classic tale.'—Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fablehaven.

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a brilliant Scottish scholar, man of letters, and serious student of folklore. His series of'fairy books'is generally regarded as among the richest collections in the English language. Gathered from around the world — from Norse and Icelandic sources, from the Far East, Mideast, Europe, Africa, Australia, and many other areas — these books not only introduced generations of youngsters to the enchanting world of fairyland but gave adults an opportunity to return to the wonderful realm of make-believe.This delightful selection of six popular tales from Lang's Blue Fairy Book includes charming versions of'Cinderella,''The Bronze Ring,''Felicia and the Pot of Pinks,''The White Cat,''The Story of Pretty Goldilocks,'and'Snow-white and Rose-red.'New illustrations by Marty Noble capture all the romance and magic of these time-honored tales.Reset in large, easy-to-read type, these perennial favorites will delight today's young audiences just as they enthralled readers when first published over a century ago.

You think you know the story of Sleeping Beauty, but the real story is far more spellbinding…Gorse is the thirteenth and youngest in a family of fairies tied to the evil king's land and made to do his bidding. When accident-prone Gorse falls ill just as the family is bid to bless the new princess, a fairytale starts to unfold. Sick as she is, Gorse races to the castle with the last piece of magic the family has left—a piece of the Thread of Life. But that is when accident, mayhem, and magic combine to drive Gorse's story into the unthinkable, threatening the baby and the kingdom.

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.

Once upon a time in Greece, fate left a young girl an orphan. Her stepmother was so hateful that she counted every drop of water the orphan drank! But with the help of Nature's blessings, the orphan was showered with gifts: brilliance from the Sun, beauty from the Moon, gracefulness from the Dawn—and even a tiny pair of blue shoes from the Sea. When the prince comes to visit their village, he only has eyes for the mysterious beauty. Children will love this fanciful folk retelling of the Cinderella story, accompanied by luminous watercolor illustrations by Giselle Potter.

When an acorn falls on the head of a silly young chick, she decides the sky is falling in and rushes off to tell the king. A classic tale with lots of repetition to support new readers. The Leapfrog Fairy Tales series features some of our best-loved fairy tales, simply retold in under 180 words, with bright illustrations for children to read on their own.

There's something familiar about the new kindergarten teacher at Sprinkledust Elementary School. Could she be a fairy-tale character in disguise? When Fiona and Frieda sense they have a fairy-tale emergency on their hands, they activate their magic rhyming powers. Soon, these fairy-tale experts become characters inside the REAL Snow White story--and just in time. The Evil Queen is already in the school cafeteria cooking up the poison apple. How will they stop her? And does Snow White really have to go into a coma? Find out in this entertaining, illustrated chapter book suitable for read alouds and beginning chapter book readers. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Fiona's cousin Barbara-Rose is turning 16 today, and Fiona and Frieda are invited to her birthday party. When they arrive at the party, the girls stumble upon a real fairy-tale disaster. That's when they realize Barbara-Rose is Briar Rose... aka Sleeping Beauty! It's up to Fiona and Frieda to use their magic rhyming powers to save Sleeping Beauty from the spindle! Too bad the story from the library has so many mistakes. Will Fiona and Frieda find their own way to a happy ending? Find out in this entertaining, illustrated chapter book suitable for read alouds and beginning chapter book readers. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Fiona and Frieda's Girls United Troop 895 is on a mission to clean up the Forest Street Subway Station. After the girls stray from the group, they find themselves totally, completely, hopelessly lost. As lost as … Hansel and Gretel! Fiona and Frieda are as scared as two bugs on their backs, but they know what they have to do. They have to use their magic rhyming powers and enter the realm of fairy tales. It's the only way to help Hansel and Gretel get home--even if the witchiest-witch ever locks them in a cage, or worse! Can they find their way out of the subway or have they lost their cheddar trail? Find out in this entertaining, illustrated chapter book suitable for read alouds and beginning chapter book readers. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

More than cake, more than fireworks, and even more than Christmas, Fiona and Frieda love fairy tales. Every day at recess, they act out their favorite stories. Then, on the fifty-seventh day of third grade, something amazing happens. Magic sparkles fill the air and the girls discover they have magic rhyming powers. All of a sudden, Cinderella's sitting at the bottom of the curly blue slide, and she's crying harder than a kindergartener on the first day of school. Can Fiona and Frieda help Cinderella find her fairy godmother before her mean stepsisters discover her? Will they help Cinderella meet the prince--or will they ruin the fairy tale forever? Find out in this entertaining, illustrated chapter book suitable for read alouds and beginning chapter book readers. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.

Straight from Arabian Nights, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is adapted for your youngest readers. Follow Aladdin as he discovers the genie and true love in this Short Tale. Green level for your beginning reader.

When the farmer's son was left the family cat, he didn't know what he would do to earn a living! But the cat had a plan, which young readers will find inspiring. Green level for your beginning reader.

The three little pigs are busy baking a gingerbread man, when the wolf comes by to'huff and puff and blow'their house down!

Times sure are tough on the ranch, and Waynetta and her ma can use all the luck they can get. But when Waynetta trades their last longhorn for a handful of so-called magic corn, Ma is non too pleased. A fast-paced Texas retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring a girl hero.

I know, I know. You've heard the story a million times before. Mean stepmother. Lots of sweeping. Fancy ball. You remember. Or do you? Did you remember that Cinderella was such a nice girl—so smart and funny? You probably would've liked her. Did you know that “Cinderella” was just a nickname? And that her handsome prince loved Jell-o and was a wonderful dancer?Readers will delight in following Cinderella through all the usual happenings, presented in a most unusual way. And they'll finally see what becomes of her after she marries the prince. So maybe you should hear the story one last time. Because it's actually way different than you might have thought.... Kids who have outgrown picture books and are ready for something longer—but still love illustrated texts—will gravitate toward this Cinderella, which was an IRA-CBC Children's Choice selection. Black-and-white silhouettes of everything from the ugly stepsisters to Cinderella's slipper (actual size) are intermingled with Cinderella's letters to her recently deceased mother in this totally original package. And don't miss the companion book to this fairy-tale reboot: Thumbelina, Tiny Runaway Bride.

Have you ever wondered just what was going on when that odd little man with the long name stepped up and volunteered to spin straw into gold for the miller's daughter? If you stop and think about it, there are some very peculiar and rather hard-to-explain components to the story. Vivian Vande Velde has wondered too, and she's come up with these six alternative versions of the old legend. A bevy of miller's daughters confront their perilous situation in very different ways — sometimes comic, sometimes scary. Most of the time, it's the daughter who gets off safely, but sometimes, amazingly, Rumpelstiltskin himself wins the day. And in one tale, it is the king who cleverly escapes a quite unexpected fate.