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Description
An unexpected and wholly original fractured fairy tale by award-winning author Mara Rockliff, with a hilarious visual narrative from illustrator Gladys Jose--All at Once Upon a Time is a fantastic picture book read-aloud that will have listeners giggling ever after
Once upon a time
(now, tell me if you've heard this one before)
locked away up in a tower,
lived a princess with the longest . . .
NOSE?
Fairy Tale Land has gotten a shake-up. All the stories are happening at once and . . . not exactly as they used to, once upon a time! Climbing a beanstalk takes an unexpected twist, Little Red Riding Hood's basket is bursting with an unusual gift for an out-of-the-ordinary grandmother, and Rapunzel's nose grows longer every time she tells another whopping fib!
With a surprise on every page, readers will love trying to guess what happens next.
Product Details
| Publisher | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | September 10, 2024 |
| Pages | 48 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781419768170 |
| Dimensions | 12.2 X 9.1 X 0.5 inches | 1.3 pounds |
About the Author
Mara Rockliff is the award-winning author of dozens of children's books, including Signs of Hope: The Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent, A Perfect Fit: How Lena "Lane" Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion, as well as Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was awarded a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal. She lives in western Massachusetts. Gladys Jose is an illustrator and storyteller. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012, where she earned a BFA specializing in graphic design. Jose is the illustrator of a number of books for young readers, including Fresh Princess and Clayton Parker Really Really REALLY Has to Pee. She lives in the sunny state of Florida.
Reviews
"a fast-moving romp"-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Be prepared for this amusing storytime selection to be requested over and over."-- "Booklist"
"Bright cartoon art makes exaggerated use of perspective and expressively rendered characters to heighten the dramatic plot twists and the humor...this fast-paced adventure offers an opportunity to keep the story going even after the book has closed."-- "Horn Book Magazine"
"This is an entertaining read-aloud choice; giggles will immediately ensue, though there are lessons to be learned as well...Rockliff and Jose emphasize the importance of treating others with compassion--perhaps a better lesson than those offered by the original tales."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Be prepared for this amusing storytime selection to be requested over and over."-- "Booklist"
"Bright cartoon art makes exaggerated use of perspective and expressively rendered characters to heighten the dramatic plot twists and the humor...this fast-paced adventure offers an opportunity to keep the story going even after the book has closed."-- "Horn Book Magazine"
"This is an entertaining read-aloud choice; giggles will immediately ensue, though there are lessons to be learned as well...Rockliff and Jose emphasize the importance of treating others with compassion--perhaps a better lesson than those offered by the original tales."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
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