He'll huff, and he'll puff, but will it be enough?

There's a Wolf at the Door: Five Classic Tales

Retold by Zoe B. Alley

With pictures by R.W. Alley

You may think you know The Three Little Pigs, but did you know that their names were Alan, Gordon, and Blake?

Or that Little Red Riding Hood was a fashion victim?

Or that the Boy Who Cried Wolf was really just desperate for some decent conversation?

Here are five riotous retellings of well-known nursery tales, all starring the very same dastardly wolf, who is just trying to get a meal. They are presented with vim and verve in comic panels and puns by the spousal duo of Alley and Alley.

Magic Trixie

Magic Trixie
by Jill Thompson

Magic Trixie doesn't understand why no one will take her seriously! First, she's not allowed to do anything fun, while her baby sister gets away with everything, and then she needs to come up with a trick that's really special to impress her friends. Luckily Trixie has the best plan ever. . . .

Magic Trixie Sleeps Over

by Jill Thompson

She's smart.
She's sassy.
She has magic powers.

And she's not going to bed!

Magic Trixie's had enough of her parents insisting she brush her teeth, take a bath, and go to bed on time...

Especially since no one else in her class has to put up with that nonsense. So Magic Trixie's leaving! Instead of letting her family boss her around, she'll stay over at each of her friends' houses and see what other young masters do when the sun goes down. Will Magic Trixie ever find the perfect nighttime haunt?

Magic Trixie and the Dragon
by Jill Thompson

She's smart.
She's sassy.

And she has a big problem!

Magic Trixie is excited. When she goes to the circus, she gets to see DRAGONS! And she gets a real dragon scale as a special present. But now her friends think she is bragging that she has a real dragon as a pet. when she accidentally turns her baby sister into a dragon and then loses her, Trixie's in a scaly situation!

Darling Ottoline

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
by Chris Riddell

The first adventure starring Ottoline and her hairy best friend, Mr. Monroe.


Strange things happening in Big City. There has been a strong of high-profile burglaries and a number of high-society pet-nappings. Could these crimes be connected? Ottoline and Mr. Monroe turn detective and go undercover to expose a furry feline mastermind bent on robbing the rich right from under their perfumed and pampered noses....

Ottoline Goes to School
by Chris Riddell

Ottoline is off to the Alice B. Smith School for the Differently gifted. She is rather worried about the ghosts who haunt the halls at night. Does Ottoline discover her gift, and can they uncover the spook?

Once Upon a Time...

Cinderella
by Cynthia Rylant illustrated by Mary Blair

This is a story about darkness and light, about sorrow and joy, about something lost and something found. This is a story about Love.
Cinderella's story has been told over and over, but never has it been touched by the kind of magic found in this book. Mary Blair painted the original pictures for Walt Disney's incomparable animated film, and here her elegant art is gathered together as a picture book for the first time. Cynthia Rylant's stories about hardscrabble lives have won not only awards and honors, but hearts. Who better to take a young girl from the darkness of her garret room to the light and brilliance of a ballroom?

Together these two great artists have created something quite astonishing: a Cinderella that is breathtaking, heartrending, and joyous, both for those who are coming to the tale for the very first time, and for those who think they know it well


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Alice in Wonderland
by Jon Scieszka illustrated by Mary Blair

The fantastical tale of a young girl chasing her White Rabbit has delighted children since Lewis Carroll wrote it generations ago. Here his Wonderland shines anew, viewed through the looking glasses of two incomparable artists.
Mary Blair's vibrant art helped shape the look of Walt Disney's classic animated film. Collected in a picture book for the first time, her illustrations capture the essence of such memorable characters as the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter with stunning immediacy.
Jon Scieszka's captivating text celebrates all that is curious--and all that is nonsensical--about the world that holds Alice spellbound, from a deliciously absurd tea party to the spectacle of a kingdom of playing cards.
Brimming with wit and wonder, this sparkling retelling will enchant readers from the moment Alice falls down the rabbit hole, whether or not they've made the journey before.

The Octonauts by Meomi

The Octonauts & The Lonely Monster
By Meomi
ISBN: 1-59702-005-2

THE OCTONAUTS are a crew of adorable animals who roam the ocean in search of adventure and fun! From their undersea "Octopod" base, the eight talented critters (including a valiant polar bear, daredevil kitten, and big-hearted penguin) are always ready to embark on new exciting missions.In their debut episode, the Octonauts encounter a lonely sea monster out looking for others of its kind. As the Octonauts help him search the four corners of the ocean, everyone learns the special value of friendship and individuality.
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The Octonauts & the Sea of Shade
by Meomi
ISBN: 978-1-59702-010-7

THE OCTONAUTS are a crew of cute critters who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their undersea "Octopod" base, the eight talented animals are always ready for fun and excitement. In their second adventure, all the shadows in the world have gone missing! The Octonauts must travel to the mysterious Sea of Shade to learn why. Can the Octonauts convince the great Shade King to return everyone's shadows?
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The Octonauts & the Frown Fish
By Meomi
ISBN: 978-1-59702-014-5

In their third storybook, the crew meets a fish with a giant frown on his face. He looks so glum, he's causing everyone around him to feel down also. Our heroes need to find a way to cheer him up! The Octonauts try music making, field trips, miniature golf, and even a baking marathon but can they make their new friend smile?
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