Scared Little Red Riding Hood

by Sue Nicholson

Published 17 September 2019

Little Red Riding Hood is scared of everything. But when she finds a lost wolf cub in need of help, can she find courage to brave the forest?

This new modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood features key elements from the original fairytale, plus characters from the other books that children will enjoy spotting. It also has notes and questions at the back that prompt further discussion, plus activities for even more fairytale fun.

Fairytale Friends features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from, with each book focusing on a different character, exploring a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome.


Cinderella's Ballet Shoes

by Sue Nicholson

Published 6 October 2014

Learn the importance of brushing your teeth in this hilarious twist of the classic fairytale!

Every day Cinderella brushes her teeth twice whilst her two sisters eat cakes and sweets all day, can her sparkling smile take her from rags to riches?

Follow Cinderella in this hilarious twist of the classic fairytale and discover why it's important to brush your teeth.

Give Us A Smile Cinderella is one title from the Fairytales Gone Wrong series. This series is a welcome addition for parents looking for picture books with a message.

The Fairytales Gone Wrong series includes:

Give Us a Smile Cinderella: 978-1-78171-648-9

Keep Running Gingerbread Man: 978-1-78171-650-2

Eat Your Green Goldilocks: 978-1-78171-644-1

Blow Your Nose Big Bad Wolf: 978-1-78171-646-5


Snow White, Star Striker

by Sue Nicholson

Published 1 January 2019

Jack Breaks the Beanstalks

by Sue Nicholson

Published 1 January 2019

Wake Up, Sleepy Beauty!

by Sue Nicholson

Published 1 January 2019

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village. The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Cinderella and her fairytale friends.

The Fairytale Friends series brings fairy tales into the modern day and features scenarios that young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairy tale character, a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairy tale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Cinderella wants more than anything to have lessons at the new dance school opening in the village, but she doesn't have any ballet shoes! Can Cinderella's fairytale friends help make her dream come true? This story teaches children about the value of kindness.

Beauty has a lovely pony called Flick, but having a pony is hard work and Beauty can be a bit lazy sometimes. Then, one night, Flick runs away. Will he ever come back? This story teaches children about the value of responsibility.

Jack loves climbing, but he isn't allowed to climb the beanstalks in his garden. One night, Jack can resist no longer and starts to climb the tall, green beanstalks. Will Jack's Mum find out? And will he tell her the truth? This story teaches children about the value of honesty.

Snow White is one of the village football team's best players. But she wants to score all the goals herself and never passes the ball to her friends. Will she ever learn to play as part of a team? This story teaches children about the value of teamwork.

Don’t Be Cross, Goldilocks!

by Sue Nicholson

Published 18 February 2020

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Goldilocks and her fairytale friends. 

The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun. 


Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Hansel, Gretel and their fairytale friends. 

The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun. 


Keep Trying, Aladdin!

by Sue Nicholson

Published 17 September 2019
Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Aladdin and his fairytale friends. 

The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.