The emperor shows his stupidity when he walks through the city in the invisible suit two rascal tailors made for him.

A collection of ten forgotten fairy tales with LGBTQ+ themes, featuring fluid gender identities, happy endings, and diverse folklore from around the world. "These are the fairy tales that history forgot--or concealed. Ten tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. Some are rare examples of LGBTQ+ folklore, like "The Dog and the Sailor," which features a male protagonist who meets his own handsome prince. These...

An easy-to-read retelling of a classic tale in which a strange man spins straw into gold, asks a huge reward, and offers a seemingly impossible way out of the deal.

Publisher Annotation: You think you know these stories, right? You are wrong. You don't know them at all. Twelve stories, twelve dangerous stories of mystery, magic and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warnings and triumphs, truths that free hearts have long mastered, truths that explore life. and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beautiful fight like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. Someone...

Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures. 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' and 'The Little Red Hen' are treated to Lucy Cousins' striking artwork and dynamic storytelling in this new edition of a well-loved title.

Dad tells Bluey and Bingo a story set in a wild place call the eighties. When Dad was little, he was jinxed by his older brother, Rad, after he was being mean to his younger brother, Stripe. Will Dad break his curse, or will he never speak again? Read along to find out! Series Overview: Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible blue heeler who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo. Along with her friends and family, Bluey...

Follow Little Red through the woods, where she encounters a wolf! Find out what happens when Hansel and Gretel meet a witch, and see who secretly stitches the poor shoemaker's shoes. Who are the mysterious musicians of Bremen and will Cinderella go to the ball, after all?

Count down from ten princesses to one with help from charming princes, adorable ponies, and a fairy godmother! Ten little princesses are all dressed up and excited for the special ball. But on their journey there, they run into all sorts of trouble, from a wicked witch and a spooky forest to a hungry giant and a fire-breathing dragon! How will these princesses ever get to the ball on time?

"A lyrical biography of Hans Christian Andersen"-- Provided by publisher. The storyteller becomes the story in this illuminating biographical picture book of Hans Christian Andersen, father of the modern fairy tale. A century and a half have passed since Hans Christan Andersen's death, but his stories are more alive than ever. Across languages, borders, and disciplines, his timeless creations have left a footprint beyond measuring. Now, come along...