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K-3
Illustrated by
Liz Pichon.
Despite her efforts to please her parents by conforming to a big and bad persona, Sweet Little Wolf's love of happily-ever-after fairy tales (and "all things pretty and pink") results in her befriending her supper rather than eating it. Brightly illustrated with plenty of pink and purple, this charming twist on the classic tale has a sweet and satisfying alternative happy ending.
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K-3
Illustrated by
Liz Pichon.
Mr. Troll doesn't really want to eat those billy goats; he just wants to sleep without the clopping of hooves overhead. Mother Goat saves the day with hoof-muffling knitted booties and a housewarming gift for the appeased troll. Pichon's energetic illustrations effectively complement the text, which "trip-traps" nicely off the tongue. A light and humorous folklore take-off that's well suited for group sharing.