They may be small, but they’re big of heart—
kind and cheerful, brave and smart.
And so with courage, hope, and laughter
they make their own “happily ever after.”
In this treasury of modern fairy tales, the heroines make their own way to happily ever after, and there isn’t a damsel in distress in sight! Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Thumbelina don’t let fear or self-doubt hold them back. Using their wits, bravery, honesty, and kindness, they problem-solve their way out of tricky situations. See how Rapunzel invents her way out of her tower or Red Riding Hood outsmarts the wolf!
Each story has a modern twist, a different illustrator, and all the charm of a classic storybook. This sweet and accessible book is perfect for young princes and princesses learning to have courage and follow their hearts.
"These four fairy-tale retellings give traditional characters personality and agency.... Each story consists of three to five chapters. Half- or full-page monochrome illustrations in mauve on each page fit the fairy-tale theme. McFarlane does a lovely job reimagining these female leads as active, clever characters." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Susannah McFarlane |
Illustrator | Beth Norling, Lucinda Gifford, Claire Robertson, Sher Rill Ng |
ISBN | 1534473572 |
Publication Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
Publisher | Aladdin |
Language | English |