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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?

By Lauren Child

Adjectives

imaginative humorous whimsical

Genres

Humour Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Herb loves his fairy tale book but hasn't always treated it kindly, doodling on pages and cutting out pictures. One night, he falls asleep and finds himself inside the book, where his past mischief causes chaos. He encounters an irate Goldilocks, a mustachioed queen, and a missing Prince Charming. Herb must navigate this topsy-turvy world to set things right and find his way back home.

About the author

Lauren Child is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the much-loved Charlie and Lola books. She has also written the Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort series. Lauren’s stories are full of fun, clever ideas, and lively pictures that encourage children to use their imagination and enjoy reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2012

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