The Big Book of Twisted Fairy Tales: Stories about Kindness, Responsibility, Honesty, and Teamwork, Nicholson Sue

The Fairytale Friends series brings fairy tales into the modern day and features scenarios that young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairy tale character, a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairy tale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Cinderella wants more than anything to have lessons at the new dance school opening in the village, but she doesnt have any ballet shoes! Can Cinderellas fairytale friends help make her dream come true? This story teaches children about the value of kindness.

Beauty has a lovely pony called Flick, but having a pony is hard work and Beauty can be a bit lazy sometimes. Then, one night, Flick runs away. Will he ever come back? This story teaches children about the value of responsibility.

Jack loves climbing, but he isnt allowed to climb the beanstalks in his garden. One night, Jack can resist no longer and starts to climb the tall, green beanstalks. Will Jacks Mum find out? And will he tell her the truth? This story teaches children about the value of honesty.