by Gregory Maguire (Author), Jim Madsen (Illustrator)
A gorgeous new edition of the classic collection of fractured fairy tales from Gregory Maguire, nationally bestselling author of Wicked--with new cover and interior artwork and two never-before-published stories!
Once upon a time . . . nothing was as it seemed.
What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep . . . and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldifox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams--can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince?
Zany animals of all species get their own fairy tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked.
Turn the page for zany animal adventures and classic stories with a twist:
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Fractured Fairy Tales: What if Sleeping Beauty was a frog princess cursed to leap, the Three Chickens had to outsmart a wily Goldifox, and Jack's beanstalk adventure involved a very mean stork?
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A Humorous Read for Kids: Discover laugh-out-loud shenanigans in every story, from a body-building gorilla queen to a sheep who wants to be a movie star.
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Unexpected Heroes: Cheer for Cinder-Elephant as she bakes her way to the royal ball, a brave robin superhero, and three little penguins facing off against a big bad walrus.
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A Classic Collection, Reimagined: This gorgeous new edition includes all the beloved original stories plus two never-before-published tales to delight new and returning fans.
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.84 x 8.48 x 5.88 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 20, 2025
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Leaping Beauty: And Other Animal Fairy Tales
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 4
