Abie Longstaff

What was Cinderella’s fairy godmother doing before the magical ball? Find out in this charming tale from the exciting picture book duo, Abie Longstaff and Leire Martín.   The little fairies in Fairyland all grow up to help humans as a Fairy Godparent. All are born with a special, useful skills . . . except Dazzle. None of the other fairies think Dazzle's talent for making balloons, party horns and sparkly surprises is all that helpful!    But little does she know, a human called Cinderella needs some help getting ready for a party . . .   Perfect for fans of fairy tales with a fresh twist, join Dazzle on her sparkling journey and discover how she became the fairy who changed Cinderella’s life!

In this book, Fiendish Fox needs help with her big, bad burglary. Can Monstrous Mouse be her perfect partner in crime? This title is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. The Big, Bad Burglars is at Oxford Reading Level 7. It is a fully decodable book for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

The Big Bad Wolf hasn’t always been bad, but with his sharp teeth, short temper and a naughty Little Red stealing his special cloak, it might only be a matter of time… From Abie Longstaff, creator of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, comes a laugh-out-loud new picture book series that reimagines the early lives of classic fairy-tale characters. These funny and original stories turn familiar tales upside down, exploring how the heroes – and villains – became the legends we know today. Full of adventure, mischief, and a big bad twist, Little Big Bad Wolf is the perfect read for children who love fairy tales with a fresh, playful edge – and a dash of trouble! Join Little Wolfie and his school friends as we learn what The Big Bad Wolf was like before the fairy tale.