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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?

By Lauren Child

Adjectives

imaginative humorous whimsical

Genres

Fantasy Humour Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Herb loves reading but hasn't always treated his books kindly. One night, he falls asleep and finds himself inside his fairy tale book, facing an irate Goldilocks, a displeased Cinderella, and a queen sporting a moustache he drew. Herb's mischievous doodles and cut-outs have wreaked havoc in the stories. To set things right and escape, he must navigate through the chaotic tales, learning the importance of respecting books along the way.

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

2003

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