humorous fiction

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humorous fiction

The elves and the emperor

2013
Delighted with a new pair of slippers made by elves in exchange for new clothing sewn by the queen, an emperor proudly wears them throughout his kingdom until a boy points out that he is wearing pajamas.

Snow White and the enormous turnip

2013
Snow White, who loves gardening, grows a turnip so big that even seven dwarfs cannot pull it up, but perhaps a handsome prince can help.

Goldilocks and the wolf

2013
Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood meet in Bluebell Wood and decide to share a picnic, but when a wolf sits down between them they take off running.

The lovely duckling

2014
A mother duck hatches three odd ducklings and one that seems perfect, so she names the fourth Beauty and fusses over her, while the other ducklings are learning to fly, swim, find food, and have fun. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.

Sleeping Beauty- 100 years later

2014
After her hundred-year sleep, Sleeping Beauty is awakened by a jeans-wearing, cell-phone carrying prince who introduces her to modern life. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.

Princess Frog

2014
Miranda asks her godmother, a witch, to turn her into something other than a princess then, as a frog, Miranda discovers how much fun life--and love--can be. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.

Little Bad Riding Hood

2014
After an encounter with a wolf, Little Bad Riding Hood thoughtlessly eats all of the little cakes that she was supposed to bring to her grandmother, then makes a substitution that might just trick her sick Granny. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.

Jack and the bean pie

2014
When Jack, a poor boy, trades some of his homemade bean pies for magic beans, they lead him to a strange new world above the clouds where he must rely on his wits and cooking skills to avoid being eaten by giants. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.

Cinderella's big foot

2014
Cinderella's fairy godmother grants her wish to go to the ball, but when she meets the prince Cinderella does not behave well at all, and the fairy godmother must teach her a lesson. Includes puzzles and notes for adults.

Charlie Joe Jackson's guide to summer vacation

2014
"Charlie Joe Jackson is back and he's at academic summer camp trying to convert all the other kids to non-academics"--Provided by publisher.

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