In this treasury of modern fairy tales, the heroines make their own way to happily ever after, and there isn't a damsel in distress in sight! Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Thumbelina don't let fear or self-doubt hold them back. Using their wits, bravery, honesty, and kindness, they problem-solve their way out of tricky situations. See how Rapunzel invents her way out of her tower or Red Riding Hood outsmarts the wolf! .

Originally published: Crows Nest, Australia : Allen and Unwin, 2018.

Rapunzel / illustrated by Beth Norling -- Little Red Riding Hood / illustrated by Claire Robertson -- Cinderella / illustrated by Lucinda Gifford -- Thumbelina / illustrated by Sher Rill Ng.