Once Upon a Wild Wood
Chris Riddell
Subjects
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
Once Upon a Wild Wood is a richly imagined story packed full of familiar fairy tale characters as you’ve never seen them before. A fabulously funny adventure, full of warmth, 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 and smart enough to turn down travel advice from helpful wolves . . .
Above all, Green is smart enough to solve a wealth of classic fairy tale problems – not least mend a lovelorn beast’s broken heart.
Including Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, the Three Bears, the Seven Dwarfs – and many more – Once Upon a Wild Wood is a beautiful book for curious young readers.
For the perfect picture book pairing, check out Chris Riddell’s The Emperor of Absurdia – an enchanting adventure full of Chris’s trademark humour and incredible illustrations.
Reviews
My fav bit was when beauty & the beast were dancing and when Green gave the beast her stick. I also liked it when she put the cream on her feet
Dona Nectarine Racoon 23.07.2021
I liked it when Green got to the castle because it was beautiful and magic. My favourite character is Green. I think all my friends would like it. It's about fairy tales and magic. I learnt from Beauty not to lose track of time in case people get upset and I'm late sometimes.
Marshal Petronella Mystery 21.07.2020
it was nice
Coach Cupcake Luther 05.01.2020
