"Young readers who think they know all about the traditional tales will relish spotting the characters and enjoy the surprises awaiting them in the woods"
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2018
Former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell weaves a wonderful fantasy adventure around some of the best loved fairy story characters in this hugely attractive and thoroughly entertaining picture story book. Little Green Cape sets out with a handful of useful things including a strong straight stick, comfortable clumpy boots and an invitation to a party.
Once in the wild woods she is in a magical world where even the trees have faces, full of surprising characters. There’s a Beast looking for his Beauty, three Bears who are mistrustful of strangers, a talking harp, three little pigs, seven dwarves and many more. Young readers will love both feeling they know the stories being surprised by some of the turns of events.
A fabulously funny fairy tale, full of warmth and wit, and delightful details to discover - this is Chris Riddell at his picture book best! Little Green Raincape is on her way to Rapunzel's party, deep in the wild woods. The way is long and dark, but Green is a smart girl. Smart enough to turn down apples offered by kindly old ladies, smart enough to turn down travel advice from helpful wolves, and above all, smart enough to solve a wealth of classic fairy tale problems - not least mend a lovelorn beast's broken heart.
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A fabulously funny fairy tale, full of warmth and wit, and delightful details to discover - this is Chris Riddell at his picture book best! Little Green Raincape is on her way to Rapunzel's party, deep in the wild woods.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Once Upon a Wild Wood and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Once Upon a Wild Wood features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Once Upon a Wild Wood was written by Chris Riddell and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Once Upon a Wild Wood has 32 pages
