Synopses & Reviews
A brand new paperback edition of the picture book by the creator of Clarice Bean, including a new author letter from Lauren Child The story of Herb's disastrous night when the wolves escape from his favorite storybook is packed with drama, humor, and wit—not least Herb's, as he tries to escape being eaten by the wolves. The one night his mom forgets to take his scariest storybook out of his bedroom, the wolves come to life, and Herb must turn for help to other fairy tale characters, like Cinderella's fairy godmother. This is a hilarious tale for young readers who know very well the pleasures of scary stories.
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"Exuberant pen-and-watercolor pictures reminiscent of Quentin Blake's art, only kicked up one dizzy notch. This goofy tale is fractured in all the right places." —Booklist
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"Child succeeds in dramatizing ambivalence to scary books, which provide excitement but harbor nightmarish creatures in their pages." —Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Every night, Herb's mother reads him a bedtime story. Sometimes it's about a big bad wolf who terrifies little girls and their grandmothers, with his chilling growl and big yellow teeth. The story gets very nasty in the middle and everybody nearly comes to a sticky end. But, by the last page, it all turns out well and happy-ever-afterly.
But what will happen to Herb when the wolves escape from his book? Will they gobble him up? Or will this, too, end happily-ever-after? Read this thrilling tale to find out - and learn what to do if the wolves ever escape from your storybook
From the creator of the award-winning, best-selling Charlie and Lola series.
Winner of the Smarties Book Prize Bronze Medal
Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Synopsis
For a real thrill, try reading Beware of the Storybook Wolves. It will scare your socks off A fun-filled picture book with a fairytale twist, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child.
Every night, Herb's mother reads him a bedtime story. Sometimes it's about a big bad wolf who terrifies little girls and their grandmothers with his growl and his sharp teeth. The story gets very nasty in the middle and everybody nearly comes to a sticky end. But, by the last page, it all turns out happily-ever-afterly.
But what will happen to Herb when the wolves escape from his book? Will they gobble him up? Or will it all end happily-ever-after?
Equally loved by children young and old, this hilarious picture book is perfect for sharing together. From the creator of the award-winning, best-selling Charlie and Lola series
Winner of the Smarties Book Prize Bronze Medal
"A refreshingly original tale that sparkles with wit" Junior
About the Author
Lauren Child has sold more than three million books worldwide. She is the author of the Clarice Bean series, which includes Utterly Me, Clarice Bean; as well as the Charlie and Lola series, which includes I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She also was shortlisted for the Greenaway and bronze runner up for the Smarties Prize for Beware of the Storybook Wolves.