After reading the traditional tale of Robin Hood, the hero who stole from the rich to give to the poor, the reader is invited to turn the book upside down and read an updated version told from the point of view of the Sheriff of Nottingham.
When read front to back the text retells the traditional tale of straw spun into gold, but flip the book over and upside-down for Rumpelstiltskin's side of the story.
Juxtaposes the traditional tale of Henny Penny and her friends with a retelling in which the animals' more careful analysis of the situation helps them avoid a sad ending.
Describes the attributes of "fast" and "slow," presenting examples of each in color photos and illustrations, and showing related movements such as spinning and falling.
Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three bears' discovery that Goldilocks has been in their house eating their porridge and using their furniture with Goldilocks' side of the story.
