Fearless Fairy Tales

A brilliantly anarchic, politically aware collection of fairy tales for young readers, completely updated for a new generation. Meet Trumplestiltskin, the furious, gold-obsessed angry little man who kidnaps the president's daughter to spin gold for him; Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer; and the Gingerbread Kid, who uses his baking skills to befriend his new classmates after his family fled from the wolf and fox dangers of Fairytale Land. There's Rap-Unzel, who seeks fame with her rapping skills - but not if it means cutting off her glorious long hair; Mouldysocks, who upsets three bears by being the messiest little boy in the world; and upcoming fashion designer Lil' Red, whose riding hoodies are the most-wanted in town. And with the Three Little Pugs taking on renters' rights, Cinderella upsetting gender expectations with her comfy old trainer and Spinocchio warning against believing all you read, children will be laughing out loud as their favourite fairy tales are turned upside-down - and come out looking much, much better. The vibrant, fresh voice of Blue Peter's Konnie Huq, writing with James Kay, shakes up tired old misogynist fairy tales and gives them some bite, redressing the balance for the 21st century! Illustrated throughout by rising star Rikin Parekh and in a generous hardback format, this will make the perfect gift for young readers anywhere.