Big Bad Wolf investigates fairy tales
Author: Catherine Cawthorne
Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's
ISBN: 9781526616265
About the book
Did a princess really feel a tiny pea through a mountain of mattresses? And could a pumpkin actually turn into a carriage to carry Cinderella to the ball? Of course not! It's all a load of fairytale NONSENSE! Or is it . . .? The Big Bad Wolf is on a mission to find the truth behind these tales and clear his name in the process. Combining STEM topics with classic fairy tales this hilarious non-fiction picture book is perfect for those who want answers to the big questions these stories raise!
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- A Q&A with the illustrator [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/articles/interviews/interview-with-sara-ogilvie/]
- Publisher's website [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/catherine-cawthorne/]
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