Featuring interactive pop-up elements, this unique book delves into the lives of iconic fairy tale villains such as the giant, the wolf, and the witch. Readers will discover twists on familiar stories through engaging flaps and personality cards that provide deeper insights into each character. The vibrant full-color illustrations enhance the experience, making it a captivating exploration of these notorious figures in fairy tales.
"Contains more than 25 flaps, pull tabs and interactive surprises" --Page [4] of cover.
Discover Benedict drinking hot chocolate in Paris, France; Mitko chasing the school bus in Sofia, Bulgaria; and Khanh having a little nap in Hanoi, Vietnam! Clotilde Perrin takes readers eastward from the Greenwich meridian, from day to night, with each page portraying one of (the original) 24 time zones. Strong back matter empowers readers to learn about the history of timekeeping and time zones, and to explore where each of the characters lives on the world map. A distinctive educational tool, this picture book's warm, unique illustrations also make it a joy to read aloud and admire.
In this monstrously funny and original lift-the-flaps adventure, a child finds hiding places in the most famous fairytale houses before turning on their hide-and-seek pursuers. Quick, hide! Chased by monsters, each hairier and stinkier than the one before, a child finds shelter in the three little pigs' brick home, Sleeping Beauty's palace and Hansel and Gretel's gingerbread mansion. Each house is full of hiding places for the reader to explore, with flaps big and small and curious places to discover on the search for the child's hiding place. And when the hero of our story finally stands up to the monsters, they may be the ones to flee, because this child has read the tales before and knows how to vanquish a villain! A devilishly funny hide-and-seek game in a fairytale world, this large-format lift the flaps adventure is from the mischievous mind of Clotilde Perrin, whose Inside the Villains was an international sensation. The most, and best, (pop-up) haunted house in decades--starred, Kirkus Reviews
Once upon a time, in a little house behind the hills, a boy packs his suitcase for a long journey. Lift the flaps to see what he takes, and travel with him over oceans and mountains, under water and into the forest. With every step on this voyage of obstacles, the boy faces a decision that will lead to a new adventure and help him get home. Delve deeper into each page and always remember what's in the suitcase! Part puzzle, part fairy tale, this is a magical adventure from the mischievous Clotilde Perrin, author of international lift-the-flaps bestseller Inside the Villains.
Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake. Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents the special powers that make them unique. A "class photo" brings everyone together with a quiz finale for readers to discover their own superpowers. The Remarkables is a big book of fantasy and humor that entertains and provides a way to talk about emotions and identity. Through Perrin's unique imagination, this inclusive encyclopedia celebrates individuality, strengths, and differences, allowing every reader to explore what miraculous superpower they would wish for--or might have. Known for her original lift-the-flap explorations of fairytale stories, Perrin here turns the lens onto her child readers, showing each one that they are a superhero.
Il était une fois un Petit Chaperon rouge devenu grand, riche et célèbre. Désormais, rien ni personne ne lui résiste. Mais, quand elle décide de transformer la forêt en parc d'attractions géant, une voix s'élève : celle de Carlotta, sa petite soeur, un coeur tendre au sacré caractère. Pour elle, pas question que le conte de fées se transforme en baratin pour touristes, il faut sauver la forêt et ses habitants ! Et, du fond des bois, une joyeuse rébellion s'organise...
Auf geht’s! Raus aus dem Bett, ruckzuck angezogen und los, um die Freunde einzuholen, den Bus zu erwischen, schnell, schnell, schnell! Aber wenn man dann doch nicht schnell genug war und nimmt sich einfach mal Zeit, merkt man, was man alles verpasst hat und jetzt in aller Ruhe genießen kann: eine Schnecke, die in ihrem Haus schlummert, die reifen Kirschen oder ein unglaublich leckeres Marmeladenbrot.
