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Fearless Fairy Tales

Authors: Konnie Huq and James KayIllustrator: Rikin Perekh

From Sleeping Brainy to Trumplestiltskin, traditional stories get a 21st-century facelift in this hilariously irreverent and unapologetically political collection of 17 contemporary fairy tales. Written in witty rhyme and prose with full-colour illustrations, covering topics such as environmentalism and fake news, children and adults alike will appreciate the layered messaging. 

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  • Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Awards 2021
  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Diverse cast
  • Disabled representation
  • Black representation
  • South Asian representation
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Muslim representation
  • Same-sex parents
  • Single parent
  • Female lead
  • Own Voice